Specialist-credit Control - Belfast, United Kingdom - AMS

AMS

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Specialist - Credit Control

Location:
Belfast / Hybrid working

Working Hours/Shifts:
Full time

What's special about us?

If you have a passion for doing things better - for both your clients and your career - bring it to AMS and unleash your potential.

Bring your true self and your ideas to the table, there's always room for you and we're always listening.

The role of the
Specialist - Credit Control is to support the Credit Control Team with the execution & collection of Client Invoices, Credit Control processes and procedures.

You will be responsible for timely, accurate and complete collection of outstanding balances.

This will require close collaboration with various stakeholders, internal & external, in order to resolve issues and to improve business processes and meet monthly & quarterly collection targets.

The
Specialist - Credit Control needs to work as a member of a flexible Credit Control/Accounts Receivable team and deputise for the team leader when appropriate.

You must be proactive in collections, a great communicator and have excellent Credit Control knowledge.

Our behaviours

We are looking for someone who:

Responds quickly and positively to changing priorities.
Uses the skills and expertise of others where appropriate to get the job done.

What does a "day in the life" of my new team look like?
Financial & Operational Excellence

Credit Control Function

Prepare statements for clients
Review the aging for past due accounts and contact customer to arrange payment. Coordinate collection effort with Internal Stakeholders
Participate in weekly AR Meetings to review A/R Ageing & Collection Target
Meet monthly cash collection targets
Ensure Invoices that require posting are sent out in a timely manner
Monitor clients on cash collection against targets set by your Manager
Accurately allocate cash to client accounts & ensure this is up to date with the Credit Control Team
New Client Processes
Keep Team Leader updated on escalations and any significant collection issues
Engaging clients in the dialogue around any issue with payments of accounts
Adhere to all internal control policies
Other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Head of Credit Control

Client focus

Proactively responding to queries from internal and external parties around invoicing, billing, and overdue accounts (including client accounts teams, client finance teams, client line and project managers and internal payroll and finance).

Team

Provide day to day support to Line Manager, Credit Control & Billing Team and Finance Department Managers as required.
Provide training support to new starters and existing Credit Controllers on new/existing processes/systems.
Support the Team Leader and Head of Credit Control with projects
Generally, assist / undertake projects within the Credit Control team as agreed with the Team Leader and Head of Credit Control

Specialist / Technical Expertise

Excellent communicator
An analytical thinker
Excellent data entry skills
Must be thorough with attention to detail
Excellent Time Management skills with the ability to focus on priority projects and tasks
Intermediate knowledge of computer software programs, Microsoft Office, Finance Systems
Must be selfmotivated and a motivator

What do you need from me?
Must-haves

A proven track record of delivering results within credit control
Experience of working under pressure to deliver to a customer (internal or external)
A service driven mentality, able to deal with tight deadlines
IT literate to include Excel vlookups and pivot tables
Experience of improving client collection processes
Strong communicator
Cash Forecasting
Account Reconciliation
Global Credit Control Experience
Strong capability to adapt to necessary changes
Adaptable in a fastmoving environment
Interpersonal skills to work in the team, and communicate efficiently outside the organisation
QBE qualification

Nice-to-haves

Strong knowledge of Finance IT systems
Recruitment Background
Project Management skills
Public Sector Knowledge
Foreign currency experience
Management of staff

Why AMS?
We strive to do things better for the world's most demanding brands. Is it challenging? Yes.

But it's a challenge that brings us together, where support, collaboration and inclusiveness empower you with a feeling of belonging.

Bring your goals and ambitions. We give you the trust, independence, and flexibility to run your career your way. Our support will bring you opportunity.

Our evolution is happening now, let's bring it—together.

What's my next step?
AMS is an Equal Opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender reassi