Lead Credit & Collections Representative

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science company in Renfrew is seeking a Lead Credit & Collections Representative to manage a complex debt portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in credit management. Responsibilities include evaluating credit limits, proactive customer contact for payments, and resolution of account issues. Join us to contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Previous experience in Credit and/or Collections.
• Proficient in relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate credit limits on customer accounts.
• Monitor and release accounts on hold.
• Proactively contact customers for timely payments.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Time management

Education

University or College degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle E1

SAP

CForia

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Business Job Title: Lead Credit & Collections Representative

Career Band: 04

Career Track: Associate

Position Location: Paisley, UK

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Position Summary

The Lead Credit & Collections Representative will be responsible for the collection of debt on an allocated portfolio of customers, alongside the end-to-end credit management tasks, including the calculation, approval and maintenance of credit limits for new and established customer accounts, and where required, performing regular 'order hold' review and decision making. The portfolio will have a significant level of complexity and the individual will act as the primary point of contact within the team and will lead conference calls involving a diverse range of collaborators to address and resolve issues related to disputes, non-payment, or account reconciliation.

The role would suit a candidate with excellent rapport building ability, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability and passion to achieve critical metrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform checks and evaluate credit limits on new and existing customer accounts within the designated portfolio in line with company policy.
• Carry out necessary procedures to place accounts on hold on assigned accounts, and closely monitor them to ensure timely release of orders upon receipt of payment or appropriate evidence.
• Liaise with other departments and communicate credit hold or block decisions to all relevant parties.
• Proactively contact customers, primarily by telephone, to ensure invoice processing and timely payments have been scheduled.
• Log, monitor and coordinate customer complaints by liaising with the relevant functions to ensure prompt resolution.
• Arrange and lead internal and external customer meetings to address and resolve issues related to disputes, non-payment, or account reconciliation.
• Allocate credits in consultation with Cash allocation team, Customer Services and customers.
• Consistently meet assigned targets and fulfil Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure the performance of all tasks is carried out in accordance with company policies, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Assist the cash application team where required (remittance request etc.).
• Assist with the company’s e-invoicing process, if relevant.
• Support with the creation and update of process documentation and training materials for processes, as needed.
• Participate actively to projects – including department or cross-functional projects.
• Act as backup or escalation point for the Line Manager as required.
• Be the primary point of contact within the team for junior colleagues seeking assistance with operational inquiries.
• Coordinate with both Internal and External Audit teams to facilitate testing procedures.
• Other additional duties or tasks may be assigned periodically by the Line Manager.

Skills & Qualifications

• This position interacts with various levels of internal and external customers, and therefore effective and confident communication skills are required to effectively address issues, provide updates and lead successful customer negotiations.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating effectively with a wide range of people to achieve common goals.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure prioritisation and timely completion of tasks and efficiency in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to train and mentor newcomers.
• Good understanding of PPI methodology.
• Thorough working knowledge of relevant accounting systems, policies and procedures and proven expertise in credit & collections processes.

Qualification and experience

Fluent in English, University or College degree / degree in accounting or finance is an advantage.

Previous experience in Credit and or Collections dealing with Governmental as well as Commercial customers is required.

Relevant software application proficiency is required (e.g., Oracle E1, SAP, CForia, etc.).

Excellent digital literacy and knowledge of the Microsoft Office software is required.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.