Credit Control Assistant

Job Title: Credit Control Assistant

Location: Blackburn (Darwen)

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Does a career in Credit Control interest you? Are you open to learning and developing to become a vital part of our Finance Team?

The WEC Group are currently looking for an ambitious individual who is interested in starting a career in Credit Control.

We will provide all the training needed to be successful in the role and continue to develop you further in your career.

The WEC Group, established in 1979, have provided thousands of customers across the world with specialist Sheet Metal fabrication services such as; Welding & Fabrication, Laser Cutting, & CNC Machining.

If you feel you have the right skillset, please read the description below and Apply!

Responsibilities

Working within the Credit Control Department of the Finance team, you will ensure that customer accounts are maintained efficiently and Accounts Receivable monies are collected in line with company policy.

Duties to include, but not limited to;

• Setting up customer account data within Sales Ledger, ensuring records are complete and accurate at all times.
• Assist in invoicing and statement routines, ensuring both are issued in a timely manner.
• Assist with daily data import routines between databases, accounts package and credit management system
• Assist with accurate posting and allocation of customer receipts to individual accounts.
• Process credit card payments for proforma accounts.
• Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, maintaining accurate records of all chasing activity
• Ensure payment issues, queries and disputes are understood and escalated internally for prompt resolution
• Involvement in the administration of the company's credit insurance policy
• Ensure any customer account issues, including potential risks, are communicated to the Group Credit Manager
• Assist with accounts office period end reconciliation, as well as providing a general resource to the team.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• A genuine interest in starting and building a career within Credit Control.
• Willingness to learn and open to training and developing skills.
• Self-motivated, with a positive approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Free car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Pension
• Employee Benefit Loan Scheme
• Healthcare & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme

Please click Apply to send in your CV and Covering Letter.

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