MacKenzie King is recruiting for the role of Credit Controller at an industry leading, international business located in Colchester. As the Credit Controller, a successful applicant would be working as part of an expert team to deliver products worldwide. Working alongside the UK Commercial Team, the Credit Controller will be responsible for the opening of new customer accounts and the management of credit risk on a day-to-day basis as well as prompt and effective resolution of queries to ensure that outstanding debts are collected in a timely manner.
The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
*Take ownership over the accuracy of the customer ledgers and ensuring that the overdue debt position remains under control and actively managed
*Credit checking and the setting of customer payment terms
*Being proactive in managing customer queries that are preventing the settlement of outstanding debts and working with the commercial team to ensure timely resolution
*Preparation of credit note reporting
*Monthly meetings to review the customer ledger and discuss any overdue amounts and any unusual balances there may be
*Working with senior management to determine the level of debt provisioning required on a quarterly basis
*Perform a supporting role, providing information for both the interim and annual statutory audit
A successful candidate would also be expected to support ad-hoc business strategic projects and administration duties, as required.
A successful candidate should have the following attributes and knowledge:
*It is essential to have 3+ years previous credit control experience
*IT skills at an intermediate level with a good knowledge of both Outlook and Excel
*Strong working knowledge of credit control and general ledger and accounting principles
*An ability to build professional relationships that are supportive but not afraid to challenge
*A proven record for delivering outstanding customer service with an eye for detail
The role offers a competitive salary as well as other great benefits.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at MacKenzie King.