Debtors Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Debtors / Credit Controller.

We are looking for a confident, detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in debtors and credit control, who can independently manage the full debtors function, ensure accurate account management, follow up on outstanding payments and maintain effective credit control procedures.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
  
• Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts.
  
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
  
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
  
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices.
  
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
  
• Send statements, reminders and payment requests.
  
• Handle customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
  
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices.
  
• Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
  
• Report on collections, overdue accounts and debtor balances.
  
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
  
• Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
  
• Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
  
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable procedures.
  
• Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month-end.
  
• Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
  
• Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ Debtors / Credit Control experience – essential
  
• Valid driver’s licence – essential
  
• Strong experience in the full debtors function
  
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills
  
• Strong debt collection and follow-up skills
  
• Good knowledge of Sage / Pastel
  
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
  
• Understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
  
• Able to follow up firmly but professionally
  
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
  
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines