Credit Controller - Chadderton - VPS

The VPS Group; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Credit Controller to manage cash collections across its customer portfolio. With a focus on reducing debt and maintaining relationships, the successful candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in credit control within a fast-paced B2B setting. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and collaboration within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of credit control experience in B2B environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: membership of the Institute of Credit Management.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chase customers for payments and meet cash collection targets.
• Accurately reconcile customer accounts and maintain ledgers.
• Assist with system testing and contribute to cash forecasting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Credit Controller

Business Unit / Department: Finance – Credit Control

Location: Chadderton, United Kingdom

Reports To: Credit Control Team Leader

Role Purpose: As a Credit Controller, you will own the end-to-end process of cash collections across the VPS portfolio of customers. Your responsibilities include reducing accrued revenue, maximizing cash collections within payment terms, improving and maintaining DSO, and assessing credit risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively chase customers for payments and lead by example.
• Meet or exceed monthly/quarterly cash collection targets and reduce days of debt.
• Accurately reconcile customer accounts, keep ledgers tidy, and action write-offs, journals, unallocated cash, and duplicate accounts monthly.
• Maintain healthy relationships with colleagues and customers to promote the department.
• Recommend accounts for legal action in a timely manner to the Credit Control Manager.
• Enter detailed collection notes into the internal finance system.
• Contribute to departmental cash forecasting with accurate input.
• Share ideas for continuous process improvement.
• Assist with system testing, including automation.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Minimum 3 years of credit control experience in a fast-paced B2B environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels.
• Team player with interpersonal skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Desirable: Education background, membership of the Institute of Credit Management, experience with Microsoft Dynamics and billing systems.