Credit Controller

GRAFTON BANKS LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Credit Controller for a full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in Credit Control, strong communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. Post-training hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring clients pay on time while delivering excellent customer service.
• Updating the Accounts Receivable ledger with payments received.
• Investigating reasons for unpaid old invoices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

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Grafton Banks Finance is working with a rapidly growing commercial company with offices in Guildford to recruit a Credit Controller on a full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Credit Manager and working within a friendly team, you will be responsible for following up with customers on outstanding balances and account queries, collaborating with Account Managers, Client Services, and the central finance team.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensuring clients pay on time while delivering excellent customer service and building strong relations to maximize cash collection and reduce aged debt.
2. Owning predefined ledger split.
3. Updating the Accounts Receivable ledger with payments received and issuing updated account statements.
4. Regularly reviewing AR ledgers.
5. Ensuring all receipts are posted and allocated correctly.
6. Investigating reasons for unpaid old invoices and uncleared credit notes.
7. Reconciling accounts and managing consolidated invoices.
8. Managing inbox communications, actioning and filing all inbound emails.
9. Maintaining accurate notes of communications regarding debtor invoices.
10. Assisting with month-end closing for the AR ledger.
11. Responding to inquiries from external and internal stakeholders within designated timeframes.
12. Completing vendor set-up forms.
13. Ensuring timely receipt of withholding tax certificates.

The ideal candidate will have previous practical experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong IT skills including accounting software and Excel, and the ability to work well both independently and within a team, meeting tight deadlines with attention to detail.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. This role is a 12-month FTC, working Monday to Friday. Post-training, hybrid working is available.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting