Position 1 Recruitment is working with a well-established client in Beccles who is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
39 hours per week
What’s on Offer
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25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
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Christmas shutdown
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Long service award
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Life assurance scheme
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Group income protection scheme
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Pension contribution up to 3%
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Learning & development opportunities
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Employee referral rewards
The Role
As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the collection of outstanding balances and resolving account queries for a large portfolio of national and international customers.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
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Raising sales ledger invoices via automated ERP systems and ad-hoc manual requests
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Daily cash posting and allocation across multiple currencies
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Managing credit relationships with customers’ credit control departments
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Ensuring customer payments are made within agreed terms
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Chasing overdue debt via telephone and email
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Monitoring and managing customer credit limits
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Acting as the main point of contact with credit insurers to obtain and maintain credit cover
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Monthly liaison with credit insurance providers regarding overdue accounts and recovery actions
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Resolving queries in collaboration with internal departments and customers
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Producing customer statements and sundry reports
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Preparing regular debt reports for the Finance Controller, including commentary and recommendations
About You
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Previous experience in a credit control environment
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Strong understanding of debt collection legislation
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Competent user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
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GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade A–C (or equivalent)
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Institute of Credit Management qualification (desirable)
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Aiste on (phone number removed)