Finance & Sales Ledger - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Portfolio Credit Control

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Customer Services - FinancePermanent - Manchester£22, ,000 Role &

Company Overview:
We are currently sourcing for an exciting role for a fast-growth tech business based in the heart of Manchester.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone from a customer services background looking to wider their experience and gain some exposure within a slightly more finance orientated role whilst maintaining an excellent level of customer service.

The role involves working within the Sales Ledger department, and a successful candidate will be actively responsible for contract and invoice processing as well as liaising with the service and Sales teams.

The position is suitable for an individual who is diligent, careful and has an eye for detail, with prior finance team experience, who is able to work in a diverse yet structured environment.

The post holder will have relevant experience of finance processing and will enjoy the challenge of assuming responsibility for a number of different processes including contracts, cash allocation etc within a supportive team environment.

Accurately, input & check new client contract data to onboard clients within internal SLAs * Direct debit administration; set-up, amend & remove details as necessary * Liaise with clients/banks where appropriate * Accurately post cash receipts and adjustments to the sales ledger * Raise refunds to clients * Bank reconciliation 45662CVINDCC
Customer Services - FinancePermanent - Manchester£22, ,000 Role &

Company Overview:
We are currently sourcing for an exciting role for a fast-growth tech business based in the heart of Manchester.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone from a customer services background looking to wider their experience and gain some exposure within a slightly more finance orientated role whilst maintaining an excellent level of customer service.

The role involves working within the Sales Ledger department, and a successful candidate will be actively responsible for contract and invoice processing as well as liaising with the service and Sales teams.

The position is suitable for an individual who is diligent, careful and has an eye for detail, with prior finance team experience, who is able to work in a diverse yet structured environment.

The post holder will have relevant experience of finance processing and will enjoy the challenge of assuming responsibility for a number of different processes including contracts, cash allocation etc within a supportive team environment.

Accurately, input & check new client contract data to onboard clients within internal SLAs * Direct debit administration; set-up, amend & remove details as necessary * Liaise with clients/banks where appropriate * Accurately post cash receipts and adjustments to the sales ledger * Raise refunds to clients * Bank reconciliation 45678CVINDCC

This is a once in a career opportunity for an exceptional Finance Graduate or individual to previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or finance capacity to join our rapidly expanding Finance Team.

The organisation holds substantial financial backing for further expansion, acquisition and international development. This represents an unparalleled career advancement opportunity for the exceptional individual.
You will ensure that all supplier accounts and statements are reconciled.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to work to become part of a dynamic finance team.

The role supports all functions across the business, and you will engage with all areas of the finance team. * Maintain spreadsheet information for Purchase Ledger use.

* Paying suppliers via same day bank transfers in GBP and Euro currencies * Posting Euro Cash on a weekly basis and allocating to the Purchase Ledger * Processing Broker commission invoices and monthly payments * Accurate accounting data entry * Maintain and organise electronic filing system.

* Liaising with group finance team as requested or required. * Dealing with the accounts travel booking system If you are interested in the role, please apply with an updated CV and we will be in touch to discuss further

This is a once in a career opportunity for an exceptional Finance Graduate or individual to previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or finance capacity to join our rapidly expanding Finance Team.

The organisation holds substantial financial backing for further expansion, acquisition and international development. This represents an unparalleled career advancement opportunity for the exceptional individual.
You will ensure that all supplier accounts and statements are reconciled.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to work to become part of a dynamic finance team.

The role supports all functions across the business, and you will engage with all areas of the finance team. * Maintain spreadsheet information for Purchase Ledger use.

* Paying suppliers via same day bank transfers in GBP and Euro currencies * Posting Euro Cash on a weekly basis and allocating to the Purchase Ledger * Processing Broker commission invoices and monthly payments * Accurate accounting data entry * Maintain and organise electronic filing system.

* Liaising with group finance team as requested or required. * Dealing with the accounts travel booking system If you are interested in the role, please apply with an updated CV and we will be in touch to discuss further

You will need to bring a minimum of 12 Months experienceworking in a Credit Control, Customer Service or similar department and be capable of working in a fast paced, dynamic but supportive team environment.

The post holder will appreciate and be able to rise to the challenge of delivering the expected performance alongside the team with the focus not just on excellence in cash collection but also delivering targets in an environment of exceptional service and client care and when required leading by example.

A pragmatic, commercial approach to problem solving and excellent negotiation skills are all prerequisites for this rewarding role. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Daily motivation and drive to meet or exceed short term performance goals. * Taking responsibility for own daily collection call schedule.

* Monitor performance against KPI's & SLA's and be able to explain deviations from targets including but not limited to: * Movements in Aged Debtors profile * Activity Stats (call volume, call time, email queue) * Collections * Work with the Development and Service Delivery Manager to identify training requirements and agree coaching schedules.

* Ensure direct call method is always the first collection contact attempted. * Initiate escalation of account queries where resolution is outside Payment Team authority or advice required.

* Build and maintain a close working relationship with Customer services/client Experience and other business functions, to resolve all complaints to the clients' satisfaction.

* Liaise with internal stakeholders on account queries.

Role Metrics * Adherence to individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for internal and external stakeholders.

* Cash Collection, Rescheduling Arrears, Direct Debit coverage, Outbound Call targets, Debtor Days, Collection Efficiencies, Aged Debt movements. * Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a reputable retail business based who are based in Manchester. With expansion of clients means the need to add some talent to the Credit Control function.

General Tasks * Core running of the credit control department and be the first point of contact for all debtor and account queries * Running the Sales Ledger Day Book Reports, Posting the daily figures to internal systems * Sending invoices and credits daily along with monthly statements * Banking and bank account reconciliation * Working with an invoice financing system and reconciliations of accounts * Credit checking all orders * Debt Chase and ensure debtor days ratios are kept to a minimum * Proforma orders UK, Europe and ROW - taking over the phone payments and BACS * Invoice, account and returns queries * Credit risk checking and open new accounts * Claims, insurance or CCJ, beg to end process * Credit limit monitoring and updating * Sole credit controller of 1250+ accounts including dealing with multiple self-bill accounts, national and independent accounts * Weekly and monthly reporting duties including checking and issuing aged debtors reports.

* Weekly reconciliation of national accounts to produce timely invoices * Any other adhoc duties required Monthly Tasks * Last working day - Run the Sales Ledger Day Book Reports for last day * First working day - Sending statements to all customers * IF Bank rec * Consolidating direct dispatch invoices to send to national customers.

* Monitoring and adjusting insured turnover levels / liaising with creditors insurance company Systems used * Sage 200 * Credit hound * Credit safe * Euler Hermes * Dexterity (or any warehouse digital system would be useful) INDCC46548BR

Portfolio Credit Control are pleased to be working exclusively with a one of a kind organisation looking to bring in an experience Credit Control Manager to many a receivable function and lead a growing Credit Control team.

With an international footprint, the organisation are looking for an individual with both managerial and reporting experience who can grow the organisation and work closely with Senior Management specifically around process improvement and risk management.

Main Duties:

• Lead and grow an effective Credit Control Team.
• Working on process improvement and streamlining cash collection procedures.
• Daily data analysis highlighting outstanding debt and potential problematic accounts.
• Business Partner with Senior individuals internally and externally to mitigate risk and outline solutions for particularly bad debt.
• Preparation of monthly board packs to Senior Management including detailed analysis.
• Potential opportunity for system implementation exposure alongside continued process streamlining.
• Maintain and development company Credit Control policies and procedures.
• What you Bring to the Team
• Must have experience in managing a team ideally in excess of x4 Credit Controllers
• Have extensive experience leading a Credit Control team within a B2B capacity
• Hold strong Excel skills which will be relied on by Senior Management
• Previous international multi-currency experience would be desirable
• Implementation experience would hold the relevant candidate in good stead to be successful With impressive prospects for the development in the role I would advise if you are looking for an exciting and challenging role, you apply ASAP By submitting your details, you are agreeing to ourPrivacy Policy and to receive related communications from the Portfolio Group.