Credit Controller
1. Type: general
2. Firm: Accountancy
3. Salary: £28-30,000
4. Location: Preston
Our Client a leading Accountancy firm based in Preston seek a Credit Controller. This role will be to 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:
5. Building relationships with internal and external clients to facilitate settlement of outstanding bills in line with terms of business
6. Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by clients through to conclusion
7. Regular meetings and calls with Partners, portfolio holders and other stakeholders to agree actions and responsibilities
8. Daily maintenance and noting of debtor’s ledge
9. Checking and issuing of monthly statements and reminder letters
10. Ensuring accurate classification of clients within the practice management system
11. Monthly debtor provisioning in line with policy
12. Cash management; maximising collections, arranging refunds, transferring, and reallocating
13. Ensuring that the monthly client Stop list is noted in a timely and accurate manner
14. Supporting the preparation of month-end tasks and delivery of reports
15. General housekeeping duties
16. 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
17. A good general standard of education
18. Previous experience working within a Credit Control department
19. Professional and articulate, reliable, and motivated
20. Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation
21. Willingness to travel including some overnight stays
22. Confident telephone manner
23. Methodical, organised, and accurate with ability to adhere to strict deadlines IT Literate
24. Microsoft office (including Outlook, Excel, Word)