Credit Controller

Macdonald & Company; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to coordinate the collection of commercial rent arrears. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, and have practical experience within the property sector. Key responsibilities include managing cash receipting and preparing arrears reports. This role offers a vibrant workplace and the potential for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a Credit Controller in real estate.
• Adept in preparing arrears reports with Excel.
• Knowledgeable in credit control legislative and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection of commercial rent arrears.
• Manage cash receipting and tenant deposit refunds.
• Negotiate payment plans with debtors.

Skills

Credit control expertise

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with Excel

Relationship management

Job description

Job Summary

One of the UK’s leading real estate investment and asset management companies has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Credit Controller to join their vibrant business.

This business is a well-established operator within the UK property sector having experienced exponential growth over a number of decades through the implementation of a highly acquisitive investment strategy which has culminating in the curation of a high performing property portfolio.

• As part of a dynamic and friendly team you will coordinate the collection of commercial rent arrears across a diverse range of asset classes by undertaking the following duties;
• Undertake the collection of commercial rent arrears and ad hoc insurance, utilities and service charges
• Produce quarterly rent collection statistics and arrears reporting
• Present and discuss arrears positions at weekly meetings
• Manage cash receipting
• Prepare tenant deposit refunds
• Manage the initiation of legal proceedings to ensure that debts are resolved and concluded
• Actively undertake accounts investigations and reconciliations
• Manage the credit control inbox
• Liaise professionally with tenants both verbally and via email
• Negotiate payment plans with debtors
• Assist with Audit queries
• Liaison with Property and Asset Management Teams
• Assist with the implementation of Credit Control process improvements when required

The successful candidate will have acquired practical experience as a Credit Controller in the real estate and property sector managing the collection rent and or service charge arrears etc.

In addition, you will be adept at the preparation of arrears reports using Excel, receipting income and associated reconciliations in conjunction with being fully conversant credit control legislative and procedural requirements.

Furthermore, you’ll have the ability to build relationships with tenants and stakeholders, strong analytical skills, demonstrable debtor ledger management expertise.

Finally, you will have exemplary negotiation skills, both written and verbal, with natural enthusiasm and a hard-working and a conscientious approach.

For additional information or an informal conversation regarding this opportunity, please feel free to contact Jeremy Wright at Macdonald & Company either via email or using 0207 318 5263.

Benefits

plus bens and discretionary bonus