Job Description

CREDIT CONTROLLER

We are seeking a credit controller to join our client who is a Major Automotive Business to recover funds from their clients.

Hours are: Fully office based - Mon to Fri 8.30 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 5.30pm.

25 Holiday days per annum plus bank holiday, growing per annum

You will be working with a friendly and productive team of around 6 credit controllers, chasing all UK business-to-business debt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for problem accounts on the ledger which may become bad debts

KEY ASPECTS OF THE ROLE

• Systematic calling of accounts to chase money.
• Prioritisation of workload.
• Develop & constantly review problem accounts.
• Develop knowledge of accounts, in order to know how to tackle them effectively when chasing payment.
• Use of letters to collect money.
• Putting accounts on STOP for monitoring or holding supplies.
• Always be alert, looking for possible problems before it\'s too late. Report these to the Credit Manager & discuss action required.
• Review credit limits. Identify a/c\'s over credit limit.
• Review ledger looking for increased sales, or customers stopping ordering. Investigate with Branch/Rep.
• Utilise the numerous different reports on the system to assist you in your job.
• The ability to allocate funds received in the bank accurately - Bank Statement, Daily Dealership Banking & Warranty Payments
• Is confident to contact customers by phone to secure payment.
• Can interact with network of car dealerships and customers in a confident manner with the ability to resolve queries.
• Bank Reconciliations

• Updating references
• Dealing with queries
• Opening of new account application forms.
• Cash Allocation/posting

• Assertiveness & Confidentiality
• Listening skills & Good telephone manner
• Interpersonally skills and ability to Liaise with all levels of staff
• Use your own Initiative

• Good knowledge of accounting procedures
• Keyboard skills
• Controlling sections of the ledger
• General administration skills
• Able to deal effectively with a customer relating to their account

Command Recruitment