Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Control Administrator to join our finance team on a permanent basis following team growth. The successful candidate will provide effective credit control to the wider finance team in our Yeovil office. You will be working with a team of experienced finance professionals and will be responsible for providing effective assistance to ensure the smooth running of our finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Role responsibilities include:
* Handle a portfolio of client accounts to ensure payments are received on time.
* Proactively and promptly chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and letters.
* Issue invoices and monthly statements accurately and in a timely manner.
* Work with clients and internal departments to resolve queries and build positive relationships.
* Maintain accurate financial records and a clear history of collections activity.
* Monitor credit limits in line with company policy.
* Assist with preparing reports and information for management, credit control meetings, and legal proceedings.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
This role would best suit someone who has excellent numeracy, IT administration and organisation skills alongside a keen eye for detail, a professional and confident manner and great interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have some accounting experience, strong communication skills and a confident user of Microsoft packages. This role offers on the job training so if you feel you meet the person specification and have an interest or experience in accounts, we will welcome your application.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:
* Flexible Working
* 25 days holiday, in addition to plus bank holidays
* Extra day of holiday for your birthday
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme(s)
* Life Assurance
* Eye Tests
* Flu Jabs
* Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
* Discounted legal Support
* Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.
What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.