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The Credit Controller is responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organisation ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the setting up of the credit control system
• Processing of sales invoices on daily basis
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Provide support in collection of export sales, covering letters of credit and other export documentation
• Administration and reconciliation of export bonds and other banking facilities
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Regular meetings with management to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
• Develop the credit management capability within the Group
• Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Finance Director or any other person designated in their absence
ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS:
• Able to demonstrate experience of working in a credit control department
• Knowledge of export market, not essential.
• Familiar with accounts procedures, receivables ledgers and office accounts
• Possess a good understanding of Excel, Word, SAGE and e-mail
• Experience of dealing with clients at all levels
• Ability to manage & prioritise an extensive workload

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good keyboard skills and competence of Word, Excel and Outlook are required
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels
• A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
• Good standard of education
• Strong organisational & time management skills
• Ability to recognise potential risks to the Company that should be escalated