Position 1 Recruitment are working with an Engineering company, who are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Group Credit Controller to oversee and manage the credit control function across a group of companies.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage and oversee all sales ledger cash collections and processing
· Prepare and issue customer invoicing, including stage payments and warranty retentions
· Distribute customer statements and dunning letters in line with collection schedules
· Monitor overdue accounts and implement appropriate credit control measures, including supply holds and initiating legal proceedings where necessary
· Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers
· Set and manage customer credit limits
· Sign off on creditworthiness and advise on payment terms/structures during contract reviews
· Resolve account disputes and negotiate payment plans to bring accounts up to date
· Liaise with the company bank to allocate unidentified receipts
· Apply for and manage letters of credit and bank guarantees as required
· Maintain an up-to-date bank guarantee and letter of credit register
· Track proforma invoices and credit card payments
· Perform weekly sales ledger bank reconciliations
· Produce monthly cash collection forecasts
· Distribute weekly on-stop reports
· Send weekly stage payment reminders to Project Managers
· Support the Management Accountant with ad hoc financial reporting tasks
· Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function
Requirements
· Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar credit control role
· Multi-currency experience is highly desirable
· Strong knowledge of credit management principles and best practices
· Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
This is a full-time permanent position, Monday – Friday / Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home (following completion of the probation period)
If you are interested, Apply now, or contact Kirsty on (phone number removed)