Credit Controller

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Dukinfield is seeking a Credit Controller to manage cash flow through efficient sales ledger management. The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage 200. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a modern working environment. This role requires great communication and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Great training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and independently with initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Presentable manner for occasional client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Maximise cash flow by managing group sales ledgers.
• Maintain confidentiality while managing client relationships.
• Generate weekly cash and debt reports for management.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Sage 200 accounts package

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading manufacturer based in Dukinfield. With ambitious growth plans to be achieved, they seek an exceptional individual who can hit the ground running and join them on their journey. Our client offers an extremely modern working environment, they pride themselves on having a team who have been with the business for many years and they offer great training.

Role: Credit Controller

Location: Dukinfield

Salary: £28,000

Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 08:45 - 17:00, Friday 08:45 - 15:45 (flexible and willing to work overtime when necessary).

Overall Purpose of Job

To maximise the efficient flow of cash into the group by managing and controlling the 3 group sales ledgers.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team or under own initiative; cool under pressure; exceptional organisational and time management skills; must be able to work under own initiative. Good communication skills, presentable manner and a good time keeper.

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Sage 200 accounts package

Key Result Areas

• Be able to demonstrate diplomacy, firmness and politeness at all times.
• To be disciplined and persistent in approach to clients and fellow colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills at any and all levels. Confidentiality is an essential element of the role.
• A presentable appearance for occasional client facing meetings as required.
• Manage and control 3 sales ledgers for each group company maximising cash recovery from each and reducing group debtor days.
• Update the bank spreadsheets with cash received into the group and post cash to the Sage 200 software allocating correctly to customer accounts and dealing with any issues that arise.
• Obtain remittances from customers to reconcile to and allocate appropriately.
• Deal with daily bankings for all 3 group companies and ensure they get banked promptly.
• Download credit reports on new customers prior to setting up of new ledger accounts and obtain approval for credit limits for all customers from directors.
• Distribute reference requests for new customers and manage receipt of replies to suit control of ledger credit limit policy.
• Establish and control credit limits for all customers – manage and review of same in conjunction with directors.
• Liaising with clients on all and any issues arising in connection with their service in order to manage control and secure payment for services rendered and goods supplied as appropriate.
• Liaise with all colleagues within the group necessary to deal with all queries and issues arising from contact with customers and feedback on a timely basis to the customer to ensure they are fully aware that all their issues are important to us and are being addressed.
• Produce a weekly cash and debt report for the Finance Director and other management to assist with managing the Credit Control role.
• Produce a weekly list of anticipated / agreed cash receipts into the group to the finance team and directors to assist them in management and control of cashflow.
• Send out monthly customer statements on a timely basis and raise an issue copy documents as needed from time to time.
• Assist the finance team in a supporting role with their duties such as posting and allocation of purchase invoices, processing delivery notes etc as required during busy times to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Be committed to the ethos of life long learning and continuing professional development.
• Any matters applicable to the running of a busy office that may arise from time to time and need addressing in order to maintain the office efficiency.