Credit Controller

Salary

£10 - £12 per hour

Location

United Kingdom,--Preston

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Temporary Credit Controller, reporting to the Credit Manager

Preston - TEMPORARY TO PERM - Immediate Start!

£10 - 12 per hour

The company

An established retail Company who are rapidly became one the UK's market leaders in their sector who now sit at the heart of a number of high profile clients providing a high quality service within their market.

They are looking to recruit a Credit Controller with IMMEDIATE effect with a view to go permanent based on performance, reporting in to the Credit Control Supervisor. You will ideally have 1-2 years experience and will be familiar with the process, have the ability to build rapport and relationships with new and existing customers/clients and to solve difficult situations in a professional manner. You will be given the relevant training and gain experience and exposure working within a moderate to fast paced environment.

The role

Responsible for the collection of debt for business customers, contacting customers by phone / e-mail and letter ensuring debt is collected on a timely basis.

Working with the system processes to ensure that all communication is accurately issued and followed up as appropriate.

Demonstrating strong, customer focused negotiating skills to ensure positive cash flow and resolving all queries quickly and efficiently.

Assisting in the administration of the Credit Insurance Policy.

Liaising with other departments within the business and the external debt collection agency to collect unpaid debt.

Assisting with production of weekly and monthly reporting metrics.

Required skills and experience

  • Checking customer's credit ratings
  • Timely and effective collection of all debts
  • Review and implementation of customer credit limits
  • Negotiating repayment plans
  • Resolving outstanding invoice queries
  • Producing and sending out monthly statements
  • Adhoc tasks as when the business requires

Skills and Experience

  • AAT or QBE
  • 1-2 years experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Flexibility

Benefits

We would prefer someone who is flexible around the working hours of 08:30 - 17:00 & 10:00 - 18:30. However, there may be some flexibility for an exceptional candidate plus annual bonus and health care plan if this role goes permanent.

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