Credit Control Administrator

Gem Partnership; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Finance Credit Control Administrator to join their Shared Services team in Manchester. This role involves managing cashbooks, enhancing cash management processes, and contributing to debt collection efforts. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background, excellent numeracy skills, and familiarity with accounting software. The position offers hybrid working post-training.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills required.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in a Shared Service Environment.
• Independent thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily updating of cashbooks, including applying cash receipts.
• Contributing to monthly debt review meetings with stakeholders.
• Investigating and resolving client payment queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in Accounts Receivable

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role:Finance Credit Control Administrator

Salary:Up to £28,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location:Manchester (Hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector. I am delighted to support them with the recruitment of a Finance Credit Control Administrator to join their Shared Services team in the Finance function on a 12 month, fixed-term contract.

The role holder will work closely with both the Cash Management and Credit Control teams on the cashbook and collections processes and will also be involved in several initiatives to improve and standardise cash management processes.

The Role:

• Daily updating of cashbooks, including applying cash receipts and escalating queries requiring investigation
• Re-issuing invoices to gain payment
• Contributing to monthly debt review meetings with key stakeholders
• Recommending continuous improvements to maximize efficiency and accuracy of existing systems and processes
• Managing own Zendesk tickets, adhering to agreed SLA’s
• Contributing to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure they are cohesive, efficient and effective
• Supporting other business areas of debt collection and cash allocation
• Investigating and resolving client payment queries, ensuring cash is applied to the account where appropriate
• Undertaking all activities required to collect aging debt including emailing and calling clients and/or their Accounts Payable teams

The Person:

• Outstanding numeracy, data management and manipulation skills
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• IT literate, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Independent thinker, proactive problem-solver and able to ask for help when needed
• Resilient, with a willingness to listen, learn and incorporate feedback
• Diligent, analytical and able to work at pace
• Ambitious and keen to take on additional responsibilities
• Experienced in an Accounts Receivable role, preferably within a Shared Service Environment
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct
  
  

The role is based in their Manchester office, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home once you are up-to-speed. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a Shared Services environment where you can really add value and stretch your skillset.

If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Jen Dunthorne at GEM Partnership or, for a discreet conversation, call our Peterlee office.

GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

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