Client Service Adviser - Skipton, United Kingdom - Skipton Building Society

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hours:
35 Hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm


Salary:

£25,000 Per Annum


Closing Date:
Thu, 21 Sept 2023

Do you have an enthusiastic approach and a positive "Can Do" attitude?

Are you a determined, resilient and confident communicator?

If you can answer "yes" to the above and you enjoy managing your own workload, whilst being a part of a dedicated and dynamic team, then this fantastic opportunity could be for you


We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering an outstanding service, is great at building relationships and has a passion to learn as the company grows and expands.

Direct experience and formal qualifications are not necessary as full training is provided, with the opportunity to further your career within the Invoice Finance industry.

This role offers a basic salary of up to £25,000 depending on experience

What Will You Be Doing?

Job Purpose- To protect the integrity of SBF investment- To optimise the income stream of SBF- To ensure clients receive a satisfactory level of service

Primary Duties- To be responsible for the sales ledger maintenance, month end reconciliation and credit control for a portfolio of Factored, White Label and Invoice Discounting clients- To be responsible for the accurate processing and allocation of all notification schedules, cash / BACS receipts and collating any necessary paperwork for a portfolio of clients- To report potential risk situations to the relevant parties- To be a supportive and participative team member ensuring that the duties of team members are effectively carried out in their absence- To build and maintain Client and Debtor relationships, promoting the name of SBF by providing a first class customer service- To generate possible prospective clients by recognising the opportunity of offering our services

Handling a portfolio of clients you will ensure:

  • Outstanding customer service
  • Input accurately all the daily processing for clients
  • Accurate allocation and reconciliation of cash and credit notes
  • New debtors to be set up within 24 hours of receipt of suitable information
  • To chase all invoices from the Advance Notice of Disapprovals report
  • To chase each client's top overdue accounts on a regular basis throughout the month
  • Achievement of monthly collection targets
  • To review each client's disputes with the client at least once a month
  • Month end reconciliations
  • Ensure adherence to the practices and procedures
  • Sounding/verification exercises on a daily basis to ensure we are protecting the security of SBF
  • To take the appropriate legal action against Debtors when necessary
  • To deal with returned/bounced cheques in a timely manner
What Do We Need From You?

Experience / Qualifications / Knowledge required:

  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Computer literate with fast, accurate keyboard skills
  • Minimum of two standard GCSE's including Maths and English
  • The ambition to complete relevant industry qualifications (ABFA Foundation course)

Desirable:

  • Experience in the Invoice Finance Industry
  • Credit Control

Skills:


  • Communication
  • Perseverance
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Numeracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Planning and Control
  • Accuracy

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