Credit Controller in Colchester - CV-Library

Antony James Recruitment are delighted to have partnered with a growing commercial client in recruiting a Temporary Credit Controller. Working as part of the wider finance function you will be responsible for all credit control duties. This will initially be on a Temporary basis which may turn permanent.

Main Duties

Handle limited aspects of the ledger as part of a credit control team
Cash allocation on a weekly basis
Monitor overdue payments by use of the systems / spreadsheet
Proactively chase current and outstanding debt
Investigate misallocated cash and monies gone missing, liaising with the credit control supervisor
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer details and account records
Reconciliation of accounts
Business to business and consumer customer contact - telephone, email and letters
Mail merge chase letters, Direct Debit collection files and final accounts

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding of basic accounting collection regulations.
Tenacity to pursue debts with excellent customer negotiation skills.
Highly meticulous and pragmatic
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communicator at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop robust working relationships
Strong team player
Commercially focused with a clear understanding of business impact.
Proactive approach, results driven
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Self-motivated with the energy, drive and passion to make a difference, positively challenge and innovate.Location: Colchester, Essex (Office Based Full Time)

Hours: Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 5.00pm