Credit Controller

The Credit Controller will be joining a global organisation, based within their modern UK headquarters. The company pride themselves on maximising the latest technology, knowledge and business approach to deliver a first-class customer experience.
The successful Credit Controller will be rewarded with 23 days holidays (increasing with service to 30 days), plus Bank Holidays; private medical insurance and life assurance; subsidised staff canteen; free on-site parking; childcare vouchers; uniform provided.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am-530pm.
Main Responsibilities:-

Responsible for the credit control function for approximately 1,500 accounts across two areas of the business
Chasing payments by email, and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times
Allocating remittances to ledgers and processing cash postings onto the SAP system
Reconciling customer accounts
Opening and monitoring new accounts and setting credit limits
Producing and sending copy invoices
Preparing and processing the daily banking and monthly direct debits collections
Liaising with other departments to provide and receive updates as to orders and customer account status

 
Experience Required:-

Previous credit control experience is essential, gained within a commercial environment
Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to provide logical reasoning and explanations
The ability to deal with customers over the phone in a polite and professional manner, ensuring they are confident to return
Good analytical skills and able to identify solutions which would work for both parties

Computer literacy is essential, particularly in MS Excel
Use of SAP would be an advantage, but not essential as full training in this will be given

KEYWORDS: credit control, SAP, finance, collections, accounts, invoice, ledger