Credit controller

JHE & Partners are working exclusively with a very successful Bradford business who are looking for a credit controller on a permanent basis. This is an exciting and fast-paced role, ideal for an experienced credit controller seeking a varied position in an ever-evolving business. Reporting into the senior credit controller and working in a finance team of 7 you will have full autonomy over the sales ledger providing full support to the finance team dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties include:

• Contacting clients by phone/e-mail regarding outstanding monies
• Generating and sending out of invoices.
• Handle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within agreed terms
• Managing client credit limits including credit checking and ensuring maintenance of credit insurance position
• Liaising with stakeholders to agree a temporary/permanent stop to trading.
• Initiate legal process where necessary
• Allocating cash receipts in the general ledger and daily banking
• Aged debt reporting including debtor days, on stop, daily receipts etc.
• Manage and maintain cash and debtor day targets
• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
• General administration duties including filing, ordering of stationery

Person Spec:

• Good communicator with credit control experience – good verbal and written skills
• Bright out-going personality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and excellent record keeping
• Organised logical thinker, ability to prioritise with excellent numerate skills
• Team player able to support other departmental personnel
• Enthusiastic, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of your own ledger in a highly reputable business. Working hours are 40 per week with the option of one day working from home, offering a salary of £28,000 - £30,000.

Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.