Our Client, a leading Accountancy firm based in Preston, seeks a Credit Controller. This role will assist Partners and portfolio holders in the prompt collection of the firm’s debts, processing accounting data efficiently, and helping ensure that internal and external clients receive a quality service in all respects. This role will be hybrid working and there is free parking for the ideal candidate.
Core Duties will include the following:
1. Building relationships with internal and external clients to facilitate settlement of outstanding bills in line with terms of business
2. Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by clients through to conclusion
3. Regular meetings and calls with Partners, portfolio holders, and other stakeholders to agree actions and responsibilities
4. Daily maintenance and noting of debtor’s ledger
5. Checking and issuing of monthly statements and reminder letters
6. Ensuring accurate classification of clients within the practice management system
7. Monthly debtor provisioning in line with policy
8. Cash management; maximising collections, arranging refunds, transferring, and reallocating
9. Ensuring that the monthly client Stop list is noted in a timely and accurate manner
10. Supporting the preparation of month-end tasks and delivery of reports
11. Assisting as may be required within Credit Control and NFO including specific projects as directed
Ideal Candidates need to have the following:
Experience and skills
1. A good general standard of education
2. Previous experience working within a Credit Control department
3. Professional and articulate, reliable, and motivated
4. Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation
5. Willingness to travel including some overnight stays
6. Confident telephone manner
7. Methodical, organised, and accurate with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
8. IT Literate, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
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