Credit Controller - Ely, United Kingdom - LHH Recruitment Solutions

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Ely, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Our client based near Ely are seeking a Credit Controller to join them in a temp to perm position, the temp rate will be approx £13-14/hour + holiday pay (potentially more based on experience level), the permanent role will be aroudn the £25-26k mark, you will not be expected to be experienced in all the job spec below.

For more details please apply.


Overview of the Role
The finance department is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all financial aspects of the business.

The successful applicant will be based in the Cambridge Head office.

The key objectives for the department are to:

  • Ensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of the business
  • To keep accurate financial records
  • Effective Cashflow management


The role of Credit Controller is a key role within the team dealing with the management of cash inflow and building relationships with customers.


Job Spec:

To control the Cash inflow cycle of the business ensuring accurate customer billing and timely receipt of payment. Day to day management of the credit control team, setting objective and monitoring performance.

  • Ensure that the debtor days are maintained below a given level by ensuring the prompt chasing of accounts for payment and advising customers when accounts go on stop.
  • Ensure that all customer account queries and problems are resolved in a timely manner to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Timely and regular review and appropriate release of credit stopped orders, following assessment of individual situations to maintain an appropriate level of customer service.
  • Providing monthly reports to senior management on the current status of the ledger
  • Identify improvements within the debt collection process
  • Cash forecasting to assist the financial controller with projections and budgeting.
  • Preparation and distribution of the reporting for the senior management team and inclusion in the monthly board pack
  • Assess and monitor risk, identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness.
  • Ability to challenge the sales team to ensure that we have a balanced portfolio of customers and give feedback on risk implications of the underlying transaction.
  • Monthly review of bad debts and adequacy of bad debt provision.
  • Preparing cases for legal action and liaising with courts to progress claims.
  • Frequent chasing and contact with customers to build relationships.
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