The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a Electronic supplier with offices in Stevenage
The Role
My client currently has a full-time vacancy within the Credit Control Department in Stevenage reporting to the Credit Manager.
This role works closely with our Sales and Corporate Account Managers, to ensure that sales and cash receipts are maximised and mitigate credit risk/bad debts through the proactive use of your skills and the functionality of SAP.
The successful applicant will possess strong critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills. You should have experience interacting and working with large Corporate Companies and will be expected to consider each business issue from the viewpoint of the customer and their partnership with the company, provide the best course of action to ensure both parties are able to meet their desired targets. You should also understand when it's appropriate to renegotiate payment plans.
Day to day duties will consist of:
1. Responsible for cash collection on a Corporate International ledger in excess of 150 customers with an AR balance. circa 80 million
2. Opening new accounts within the clients SLA's.
3. Credit assessment using Credit reference agency reports, Credit Insurers and Companies house financial statements.
4. Review and authorise credit limits for new and existing customers within your R&A.
5. Cash allocation and Account reconciliations.
6. Ensure all targets are achieved in line with management directives/goals.
7. Work closely with Sales to close down disputes within a timely manner.
8. Weekly calls with Corporate Account Managers to review account status.
9. Weekly AR reporting.
Your Profile
10. 3+ years' experience in a Commercial Credit Control environment.
11. Knowledge of SAP
12. Knowledge of Credit insurance desirable
13. Proven computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Excel software.
14. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
15. The ability to analyse Financial Statements, including the Balance sheet and Profit and Loss desirable.
16. The ability to work in a team as well as individually.
17. Sound decision making skills.
18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
19. Flexible approach to multi-tasking.
20. Able to manage and prioritise work tasks in a timely manner.
21. Experience of working with multi-currency accounts
Salary and Benefits
Role of a Credit Controller in Stevenage is paying a Salary of £35,000 - dependant on experience. Benefits include - Contributory pension scheme via salary sacrifice, life assurance, income protection and a healthcare cash plan. Working hours - 08.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday but these can be amended if the successful candidate needs a bit of flexibility. Hybrid working, at the moment they are working 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. However, the successful candidate will need to be in the office 5 days a week initially for training reasons, which generally will be for the first 2/3 months
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.