Credit Controller - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - CC Recruitment

CC Recruitment

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Talent Worx are currently assisting one of our well respected clients recruit a new Credit Controller to join the legal firm.

OVERALL PURPOSE
Credit Control and assistance with cash room procedures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Credit Control
Primary function.
Processing Firm and Client entries in a timely and accurate manner compliant with Law Society of Scotland Account Rules.
Monitoring bank accounts for incoming funds and processing outgoing payments.
Reconciling all bank statements, including EUR and USD accounts.
Checking and processing Fee Notes and Credits.
Reconciliation and posting of credit card statements on a monthly basis
Assisting with other duties as instructed by Head of Finance.

Responsibilities:

Credit Management: Unleash your expertise by assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers to set the perfect credit limits and payment terms.
Collections: Put your proactivity into action You'll be in charge of reaching out to customers, ensuring those overdue payments are settled.
Dispute Resolution: When it comes to billing discrepancies, Investigate and resolve any issues to ensure prompt payments.
Customer Relations: Building bridges is your forte. Foster positive relationships with customers to facilitate smooth credit control.
Reporting: Your knack for crunching numbers and analyzing credit risk will shine as you prepare regular reports for management review

Requirements:

Experience:

At least 1 year of credit control or related financial experience to showcase your expertise.
Financial Acumen: With your strong understanding of financial principles, credit risk assessment, and collections procedures, you're ready to conquer the financial realm.
Communication Skills: Your communication superpowers, both written and verbal, will impress customers and colleagues alike.
Negotiation Skills: You've got the finesse to negotiate payment terms and settlement arrangements like a smooth operator.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting and financial software is a bonus in your arsenal.
Ethics and Integrity: You uphold the highest ethical standards, treating financial matters with confidentiality and respect

Other information:

80% Credit Control role
20% other cash room duties primarily busy times (month end absence)
Two stage interview. 1st interview will be with, Head of Finance. Competency interview based on CV and background/fit for team.
Team consists of Head of Finance, Head Cashier, Finance Analyst, Finance Assistant, Assistant Finance; Trainee Legal Cashier.

Salary:
£25,000.00-£28,500.00 per year

Schedule: