Credit Controller

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Job Spec: Credit Controller

Location: Gateshead

Contract: Permanent - Flexible working options

Work Pattern: 37.5hrs per week (Monday to Friday)

About Us:

My client is a fast-growing technology company with offices across the UK. Our aim is to provide high-quality business solutions tailored to individual customer requirements. We are passionate about our people and looking for highly motivated individuals that want to carve a successful career with us.

The Role:

Due to the company’s rapid growth, we have a Credit Control opportunity that has become available within the Finance Department. The ideal candidate must have previous credit control experience as they will be responsible for managing the ledgers of our customers and collecting unpaid invoices in a timely manner. Excellent communication skills and a confident telephone manner are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email, and letter.
• Maintain notes within the system following all communication with clients to provide an accurate record of the status of invoices.
• Produce statements of accounts.
• Allocate BACS and cheque payments.
• Resolve queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices.
• Process credit card payments.
• Set up direct debit instructions and preparation of the collection file.
• Completion of administration paperwork.
• Preparation of the monthly on-hold Excel spreadsheet.
• Production of the weekly aged debtors report.
• Logging and banking of cheques received.

Skills & Experience:

• More than 12 months credit control experience.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is preferable.
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Calm & confident telephone manner.
• Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines.
• Knowledge of Excel & Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits Package:

• 23 days of holiday rising to 28, plus bank holidays.
• CSR volunteer day per holiday year.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Referral bonuses.
• Healthcare Cash-plan.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Voucher and discount hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive EAP scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Application Process:

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, click APPLY - we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person