Credit Controller

Do you have previous Credit Control experience?

Do you want a fresh outlook and challenge within a business who cares about your career, wellbeing and development

Does this sound like a role for you? YES!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller for a well-established forward-thinking client in the Swindon area This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to join a growing organisation and a vibrant growing team.

Location: Swindon

The role is responsible for supporting the head office (revenue team). This is a key role in the business with a responsibility to reduce the current debt and to build effective relationships both internally and with clients.

Main Responsibilities:

• Local Authority Reconciliations (completed weekly/monthly)
• Support Admission/Discharge Processes (Including opening and closing billing line and statement of accounts for admissions and discharges).
• Amendment to resident contract/fee terms on an ad-hoc basis from the Local Authority.
• Support the Income Reconciliation within the set month end timetable
• Issuing Reminders/Action notices to outstanding balances due from debtors in line with the credit control policy and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to facilitate prompt payment and keep regular contact regarding overdue payments.
• Use of Sage 200 to post customer receipts and ensure accounts are fully reconciled daily. This will include reconciling the bank statements.
• Raising unpaid debtors to the Revenue & Credit Control Manager for resolution. Collaborate with internal Sales department, to resolve payment disputes and improve cash flow.
• Responsibility and overall management of a shared inbox dealing with customer queries, invoice and statement requests. Ensuring all responses are sent in a timely and professional manner.
• Review accounts for potential bad debt and report accordingly to the Financial Controller.
• Ad-Hoc Duties to support revenue and credit control processes. This will cover areas such as any historical debtors with strong analytical skills to review Local Authority Reconciliations.
• Support the implementations of new policies and systems in the homes from time to time as required.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 or 3-years credit control experience or accounts receivable, debt management or sales ledger experience. A good level of Microsoft Excel skills and communication skills. Also, the ability to reconcile complex accounts, understanding variance analysis and have excellent attention to detail.

This is a great company to work for and is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. It is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible. If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.