Credit Controller - Eccles, United Kingdom - Butler Rose Ltd

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The Company Overview:


Butler rose are exclusively partnered with one of the largest, global, and full-service law firm based in Manchester City Centre.

A brilliant opportunity to join a busy yet collaborative environment.

As a Credit Controller, you will be managing the Firm's overall debt position in line with the International Credit policy and proactively reduce aged debt, whilst continuing a positive relationship with clients.

Moreover, you will need to provide accurate and timely reports highlighting key debt issues and driving queries to conclusion.

There could be openings available for you outside of the UK as they have business interests in several countries globally.


My client now has an immediate requirement for a Credit Controller and as a result, you will need to be either immediately available or available at short notice.

This is a permanent position and after the probation period is complete, a hybrid work model is available.


Your new role as Credit Controller:


Your duties will include:

Collection of debt in line with International Credit Policy to ensure both UK and department cash collection targets are achieved by liaising with Partners and external clients

Ensure accurate and concise collection notes are maintained within the Firm's collection system to reflect the current debt position for internal reporting purposes

Identify client disputes and ensure prompt resolution by working with both internal and external clients whilst ensuring escalation procedures are always adhered to

Always provide a high standard of customer service

Liaise and assist Partners in all aspects of credit control to ensure Firm and personal KPI's are achieved by way of telephone and face to face meetings when required including travel (when permitted) to other UK offices

Provide detailed ledger analysis against objectives and targets to the Credit Control Team Leader when required

Support the Firm's personal development initiatives and any departmental projects

Provide timely and accurate reports to the business

Assist Management with Ad Hoc tasks and/or team projects as and when requested

Monitor the Group Inbox and work within agreed SLAs


The Experience & Qualifications Required:

A substantial background in credit control working in a target focused environment showing an ability to proactively achieve result

Experience in a legal or professional service environment would be preferable but not essential

A proven track record of negotiating and influencing situations to a positive outcome whilst developing and maintaining relationships

An understanding of the impact of aged debt on a business

Ability to work towards deadlines and achieve objectives whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

SAP experience would be an advantage

A versatile and flexible approach which is essential at key financial points of the year

IT literate - Vlookups and pivot tables

Experience of system implementation would be an advantage

Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment as well as prioritise and manage own workload effectively to achieve objectives

Language skills preferable


Your Reward & The Package On Offer:

As a Credit Controller you shall receive:
A salary of £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Pension

28 holidays + STAT

Holiday buy back scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Discounts and perks


Please note that applicants will be screened for Criminal and Credit records checks after interviews and the results will affect whether you are offered a position.

Who Are Butler Rose?


Butler Rose specialises in the recruitment of accountancy and finance professionals, from transactional and part-qualified appointments through to Group FDs.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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