Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG
Job Ref: TGN4986
The Company:
A leading supplier of Housewares are currently looking for an Experienced Senior / Credit Controller to join their growing team and to support the day-to-day management of the sales ledger.
Their customers are mainly based in the UK and consist of retailers ranging from well-known high street brands to small independent stores.
Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be involved in all aspects of credit control.
Key Responsibilities:
* Proactively managing and collecting debts from an assigned selection of company debtors
* Responding to client queries
* Processing and allocating incoming funds
* Reconciling accounts
* Providing administrative support to finance team
* Regular communication of issues to other stake holders.
* Reducing/eliminating overdue debts
* Adhere to credit and collection procedures
* Regularly contacting customers by telephone and email to build strong relationships.
* Assessing credit requests – complying with the Credit Insurance Policy and Invoice Finance procedures
* Issue reports detailing customer payment shortfalls and aged debt analysis.
* Post journals to clear deductions from the sales ledger.
* Update customer records on the ERP system, detailing all debtors chase actions.
Skills Required
* Excel Intermediate level (Pivot tables. vlookup etc.)
* Experience in a similar role ideally dealing with retail customers from blue chip to small independents and the use of their various portals where applicable.
* Previous use of Invoice Finance
* Knowledge of Credit Insurance Policies and management
* Excellent communication skills
* Good negotiation skills
* Able to clearly explain financial matters.
* Attention to detail with good analytical skills.
* The ability to prioritise a heavy workload and be flexible in approach.
* Current Benefits
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