Credit Controller - Irvine, United Kingdom - Access Plus Scotland Ltd

Description

Credit Controller
Access Plus is a powered access equipment hire company delivering specialist solutions throughout the UK.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Credit Controller to join our team at our Irvine HQ in this critical role.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Credit Controller will proactively manage the customer ledger for all Access Plus Customers and ensure debt is paid in a timely manner.

This is a key role within a small team delivering all finance functions for the business with an opportunity to get involved in areas typically beyond the scope of a traditional credit control position.

Job Overview:

• Sales ledger maintenance and all aspects of credit control within Access Plus.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with all customers.
• Ensuring all cash is received and completing daily bank reconciliations.
• Ensuring debtor reports are produced and debtor calls are conducted according to agreed timescales.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Proactively interface with the business and customers to resolve any queries relating to credit management, ensuring process compliance and identifying ongoing process improvements.
• Ensure customers pay within their agreed payment terms and chasing payments as per the company debt collection process.
• Setting credit limits for all customers and communicating customer concerns with sales department.
• Responsible for all court paperwork and Simple Procedure claims.
• Maintaining accurate records of chasing activity.
• Taking and recording card payments.
• Logging, reporting and releasing disputed invoices in a timely manner. Liaising with stakeholders to obtain relevant information to support disputed invoices and communicating the outcome with the customer.
• Escalating payment issues to the Financial Controller and Hub Manager and, if necessary, deal with debt collection agencies as may be engaged from time to time.
• Assisting with the cash management by maintaining the cashflow module.
• Assist the Financial Controller weekly with payroll administration.
• Perform any ad hoc duties to assist the team as and when required to by the Financial Controller.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a Credit Control role is required.
• Working knowledge of Sage 200 is preferred.
• Proficient in the practical use of the Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular focus on Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent team worker.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.

Salary is up to £27k dependant on experience.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £27,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, KA11 4LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- accounting: 2 years (preferred)

- credit control: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Credit Controller