Credit Controller - Musselburgh, United Kingdom - Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd

Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd

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Musselburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hamilton Waste & Recycling are a leading integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services.

Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.

Currently looking for full time Credit Controller.
As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the debts of a business. You will oversee all debts owed to a company from existing creditors and managing new requests for credit.

You will report to the office manager in the first instance but also Finance Director overall and will liaise closely with them to deliver an accurate and efficient credit control service.

This role also requires building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to ensure the smooth running of accounts.

The day-to-day duties of the Credit Controller are varied and include managing the debts of creditors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery.

You will also be involved in evaluating new credit requests, including checking credit ratings, deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor and advising on credit limits.

The Credit Controller is a key figure in supporting the financial function of a business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers' credit rankings
Setting up of terms and conditions of credit
Ensuring timely payment of debts
Following up payments as needed
Negotiating repayment plans
Responding to relevant client enquiries
Processing and reconciliation of invoices
Checking and posting of receipts to our accounting software (Sage)
Preparation of statements, client status reports and all relevant information as required.
Managing sales ledger
Providing administrative support to the team

Requirements:

Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts.
Accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed.
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and accountancy software
Ability to maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues.
Professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with others.

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