Credit Controller
We are looking for a proactive & enthusiatic Credit Controller to join our finance function to support the team in maximising international cash flow and proactively minimising risks to limit credit exposure
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for cash collection and debt reduction
- Handle accounts and proactively negotiate to bring payment in to line with the Clinigen Group terms of business.
- Anticipate and minimize credit risk exposure.
- Manage internal queries and mailbox
- Obtain sufficient information to perform credit check to set credit limits;
- Monitor and review customers payment and business level performance to minimise risk and maximise efficiency;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information to minimise risk exposure and improve internal communication;.
- Identify possible high risk customers and act accordingly to reduce risk, including legal action;
- Liaise with lawyers for all legal matters relating to legal actions against international customers;
- Raise interest invoices when needed;
- Analyze and monitor international DSO;
- Cash posting and Unapplied Cash allocation on accounts when required
Requirements
- Extensive experience of sales ledger in previous roles is essential
- Basic accountancy knowledge
- Experience of dealing effectively with high volume accounts
- Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel/word
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers
- Numerate and good analytical skills
- Proven ability for attention to detail and accuracy
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Accountancy qualification, or currently studying towards (AAT or equivalent) is desirable
- Previous experience in Oracle ERP would be advantageous
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension contributions - 4.5% matched
- Life assurance - 4x annual salary
- Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
- Annual salary review
- Independent financial advice service
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts with retailers
- Long service awards
- Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards