Brief description
We are looking to appoint a client executive within the invoice finance team delivering credit control and front-line ledger risk management. The candidate will need to demonstrate good team working skills and an aptitude in managing debtor relationships.
Purpose of the role
Support Relationship Managers in the delivery of invoice finance facilities, undertaking credit control and ledger verification, identifying threats to the integrity of our security, together with processing of payments and cash.
Duties and responsibilities
* Help in development of strong relationships with clients and debtors
* Undertake telephone and email credit control
* Maintain accurate notes
* Completion of invoice discounting reconciliation reports (if invoice discounting team)
* Identify threats to our security as a result of ledger verification and chasing
* Processing and analysis of invoices and credit notes
* Preparation of monthly compliance reports reviewing client management information
* Raise payments in accordance with mandate
* Support the invoice team in achieving its core objectives
* Identify new business opportunities from collection activity
* Daily processing of bank statements
About You
Skills
* Experienced credit controller
* IT literate and competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
* Excellent telephone manner balancing firm with gentle manner as appropriate
* Credible when engaging with business owners and ability to develop relationships
* Team player and flexible, prepared to help others in achievement of team goals
* Organised with ability to manage time particularly when working under time pressures
* Professional and ability to work with confidential information
* Desire to develop learning and industry knowledge
Qualifications and experience
Ideally should have previous invoice finance experience.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday - hybrid role, 2 days based in the Southampton office.
About Us
* Generous holiday allowance, with a day off for your birthday!
* Paid community volunteering
* Company-wide, profit-sharing bonus
* Pension plan - we’ll contribute up to 10% of your annual salary
* Life assurance and personal accident cover
Be flexible
We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. We operate hybrid working, splitting our week between the office and home.
Be yourself
We welcome diversity and we care about inclusion. That’s why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Formed in 2020, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience and ideas to build a more equal, diverse and inclusive business.
Be heard
We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future.
Be well
We offer a range of support to help you care for your wellbeing, from our free Employee Assistance Programme to our qualified Wellbeing team who are on hand to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life.
Be better
We want you to reach your potential and, as an Investors in People employer, we’ll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager.
Be a part of it!
Our employees tell us that the best thing about Paragon is the people! So, if you’re looking for an energetic, friendly team with a great set of values to help you take the next step in your career, apply now and let’s grow together!
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