Credit Controller

Robert Walters; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK equipment hire sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a 6-month contract in Manchester. The role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring timely debt collection, and achieving cash collection targets. Flexibility and remote working options are offered.

Benefits

Remote Working

Flexible Hours

Attractive Salary

Qualifications

• Proven track record of collecting outstanding debt and working towards aggressive targets.
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers and collect accounts in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Identify potential problem accounts and recommend actions.
• Work towards aggressive cash collection targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Initiative

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leader in the UK equipment hire & management sector, revolutionising the industry with their passion for innovation. They are currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their team in Manchester for a 6-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large finance shared service environment, with full training provided and the chance to contribute significantly to reducing outstanding debt exposure.

Key Highlights:

• Leading provider of tools, equipment, and support services
• Revolutionising the hire industry
• Opportunity to work towards aggressive targets

As a temporary Credit Controller, your primary responsibility will be managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring timely collection of accounts in line with agreed payment terms. You'll utilise your excellent communication skills to contact customers regarding debt collection, adhering strictly to company policies and procedures. Your ability to identify potential problem accounts will be crucial in mitigating risk and maintaining financial stability. With your keen eye for detail, you'll reconcile accounts, ensuring accurate statements are produced. Your role will be pivotal in achieving aggressive cash collection targets and reducing outstanding debt exposure.

Responsibilities:

• Own a portfolio of customers and collect accounts in accordance with agreed payment terms
• Contact customers by telephone regarding debt collection in line with company policies and procedures
• Record all actions taken on an account using the debt management system
• Identify potential problem accounts and recommend actions
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accurate statements
• Work towards aggressive cash collection targets
• Take card payments from customers to clear outstanding invoices
• Monitor credit limits to mitigate risk

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate for this Credit Controller position will bring a wealth of experience in collecting outstanding debt and working towards aggressive targets. Your excellent customer service skills and professional telephone manner will enable you to effectively manage customer relationships. Proficiency in Excel is essential, as is your ability to solve problems efficiently. Your strong communication skills will aid you in liaising with various teams, while your initiative will drive you to excel even when working independently.

• Proven track record of collecting outstanding debt and working towards aggressive targets
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Additional Information:

Our client offers remote working, flexible hours, and an attractive salary. Click on the link to apply.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.