Sales Ledger Assistant

The candidate must have previous experience working in a credit control position. They must be able to work well both independently and as part of a team to achieve key deliverables within a fast-paced output and deadline focused environment. The role is based at our Chester office and requires a person who can easily adapt to change and has a continuous improvement mindset in an ever-changing environment.

Client Details

We have partnered with a client based in the Chester area who are seeking an experienced credit controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The company have been going for over 50 years and have recently acquired a 3rd business , moving over later in the summer. They specialise within the Energy sector.

Description

• Daily cash recording, posting and allocation of client accounts.
• Customer account reconciliations.
• Timely collection of accounts receivable to deliver monthly cash target.
• Timely resolution of client disputes to minimise aged debt and bad debt risk.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key clients.
• Evaluate new credit account applications and review existing risk and exposure using credit reference agency services.
• Create and maintain customer master data in ERP system.
• Prepare and circulate monthly dunning proposal to key stakeholders.
• Manage the recovery of overdue debt including the instigation of legal action as applicable.
• Liaise with and prepare files for Insolvency Practitioners
• Prepare and circulate weekly and monthly aged debtors reports to key stakeholders
• Attend regular weekly cash calls to update key stakeholders on key collection risks and aged debt items.
• Liaise with external auditors to deliver annual audit requirements ensuring time scales are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the department.
• Ad-hoc activities as necessary.

Profile

• Good communication skills both verbal and written, with experience of communicating at several levels
• Experience of working in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Experience of working to regular month end deadlines
• A willingness and ability to challenge deadlines and exceed on delivery
• Intermediate level Excel - Pivots & lookups desirable.
• Continues Improvement mindset

Job Offer

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• 2 days WFH available for full time staff after successful completion probation
• 37.5 hour working week
• Early Friday finish - once a month