Credit Controller - Cookstown, United Kingdom - Keystone Group

Keystone Group
Keystone Group
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Cookstown, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Credit Controller (Maternity Cover - 18 month Contract)

Location - Cookstown / Burton Gateway

Purpose of the Job

Be a part of the Credit Control Team to ensure that:

  • The Credit Control function is "Best in Class"
  • Revenue collection is maximised in line with terms
  • Customer accounts are managed in line with agreed processes and terms
  • Effective and proactive debt recovery procedures are being operated
  • Monthend tasks and reporting requirements are being delivered accurately and on time
  • Process improvements are identified and implemented to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
  • Credit control and debt recovery related support is provided to relevant departments to facilitate business growth.
Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Ensure that all sales invoices/credit notes/refunds are processed accurately, on time and in accordance with accepted revenue recognition principles
  • Ensure that credit notes and refunds are authorised in accordance with Keylite policies
  • Ensure that all supporting documentation is uploaded to Microsoft Navision and attached to the relevant transactions using the appropriate naming conventions
  • Ensure that Keylite's credit control procedures reflect best practice and secure ontime cash collection, recommending changes and improvements to secure improved collections and performance
  • Ensure that Keylite's credit management policies are consistently applied to the assessment of potential customers and the periodic reviews of existing customers
  • Process customer payments on receipt and ensure that they are allocated correctly and in full
  • Ensure that credit notes/refunds and rebates are allocated correctly at the earliest opportunity
  • Engage positively to achieve successful settlements where disputes arise, for all parties ensuring adherence to the contractual terms of trading
  • Generate monthly statements and issue to customers
  • Work with other members of the Keylite Team to ensure that the sales ledger accurately reflects the outstanding and collectible balances on customer accounts at any point in time
  • Ensure that appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are implemented and achieved to secure performance and deliver continuous improvement
  • Participate in and/or lead projects designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Credit Control function
  • Participate and present in monthly finance team meeting
  • Ensure monthend tasks and reporting requirements are delivered accurately and within deadlines
  • Weekly reporting to Credit Control Manager
Other Duties

  • Ensure a safe working environment abiding by all necessary health and safety requirements and legislation
  • Uphold the professional and progressive image of the company at all times
  • Maintain confidentiality with respect to all information pertaining to Keylite's operations
  • Manage relationships with existing customers, contractors, other professionals, suppliers and staff
  • Comply with Keylite's policies and procedures at all times
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ensure that decisions made by the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team are actioned within agreed timescales
  • Participate in training and development opportunities provided by the company
  • Ensure a flexible approach to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the post and meet project deadlines
  • Be prepared to travel to and between sites as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post and meet project deadlines.
Qualifications and Core Skills

  • Commitment to providing a high quality of service to internal and external customers
  • Strong IT skills (including extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel)
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Unquestionable professional ethics and integrity
  • Ability to proactively resolve daytoday operational issues and to effect process improvements
  • Strong organisational skills in terms of work planning and time management
  • Ability to lead from the front and work as a member of a team to meet demanding deadlines
  • Full UK driving licence
Experience

Essential

  • 2+ years' experience in a similar role
  • Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Navision or equivalent
  • Proven experience of managing multicurrency sales ledgers
  • Proven record of delivering effective control over customer accounts, with mínimal supervision, whilst adhering to strict deadlines
Desirable

  • Credit Control certification
Keylite Roof Windows is the UK and Europe's fastest growing roof window brand. Founded in 2001, the company operates from Burton Upon Trent (South Derbyshire), Cookstown (N. Ireland) and Zambrow (Poland).

Part of Keystone Group, Keylite offers a full range of innovative roof windows, flat roof window system, loft ladders, blinds and accessories to specifiers, builders merchants, house builders and installers.

With main markets in UK and Ireland, the company is rapidly expanding in markets throughout Europe, Australia and New Zeala
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