Senior Credit Controller

Eaton Syalon; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join a Derby-based business's finance team. The role involves managing your own ledger, mentoring a Credit Control Assistant, and resolving payment issues with external departments. The ideal candidate will have credit control experience, strong communication skills, and a desire for professional growth. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to step up into a more senior role within finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a credit ledger and resolving queries.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with external departments.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee your own ledger and support a Credit Control Assistant.
• Resolve queries and ensure timely payment from customers.
• Manage the credit control inbox and provide mentorship.

Skills

Credit control experience

Mentorship abilities

Query resolution

Job description

Eaton Syalon are working with a Derby based business to recruit a Senior Credit Controller into their Finance team.

As Senior Credit Controller, you'll report into the Credit Manager and will take ownership over your own ledger whilst supporting and mentoring a Credit Control Assistant. This role is ideal for candidates who are looking for a step up into a senior role.

Key Duties Include:

• Review accounts and resolving queries
• Liaise with external departments to ensure prompt payment resolution
• Issuing statements for customer accounts
• Deal with third parties when the business have been unsuccessful at resolving debtor issues
• Assist with ensuring that all Direct Debits are collected on time and posted to the ledger
• Assist with cash allocation when required
• Identify and discuss any process improvements with the Credit Manager, to help strengthen the controls and increase efficiency
• Manage the credit control inbox, ensuring queries are resolved promptly to prevent escalation
• Support the Credit Manager in delivering audit requirements and providing information to the Financial Accounts team as requested
• Provide day to day guidance and mentorship to the Credit Control Assistant, supporting their development and ensuring consistent processes and performance standards are maintained
• Manage and monitor the Bad Debt Provision and relat...