Credit Controller - Urgent Hire

Your new company A family-owned business that operates as a catering butcher. They take pride in supplying high-quality meats and meat products to both retail and catering customers across the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the West Midlands. They are now looking for a full-time Credit Controller to join their team.
Your new role

• Chase customers for overdue payments, send copied invoices, send statements.
• Dealing with queries on unpaid invoices
• Send reminders for overdue invoices/debt by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Manage the role of Credit Control and be dynamic in your approach
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Respond promptly to and completely to both customer and internal enquiries
• Liaise with customers and finance managers regarding problem accounts and arranging payment plans with customers where necessary
• Set up new accounts, offer appropriate terms based on credit rating and trade references.
• Cash allocation and account maintenance.
• Liaise with credit claims and pricing to answer any queries which might hold up payment.
• Implement legal proceedings for the collection of cash when routine credit control procedures fail.
• Other administrative duties within the scope of the role

What you'll need to succeed

• Highly computer-literate with credit control experience.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Must have, at least, an intermediate understanding of Excel.
• Must have at least 1 year's experience in a Credit Control role.
• The successful candidate will be dedicated to a keen eye for detail and the desire to over perform. They will be flexible, confident, dedicated and professional, able to anticipate concerns and be solution orientated.

What you'll get in return

• Discounted or free foodEmployee discount
  
  

What you need to do now

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