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Credit Controller

Employer
Sharp Consultancy
Location
Hyde Park, Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 14, 2024
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Job Role
Credit Control
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? If so we have a great opportunity to join a finance team at the businesses head office based in the LS25 Leeds. If you have a strong background in Credit Control and are looking to take the next step this could be the perfect move for you.

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Responsibilities:


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Manage all aspects of credit control, including chasing aged debt and setting up new Oversee the end-to-end credit control process, including monitoring outstanding invoices, chasing payments, and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.

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Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing queries and concerns related to invoices, payments, and credit terms in a professional and courteous manner.

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Implement effective debt collection strategies to minimise overdue payments and reduce debtor days, utilising both proactive communication and escalation procedures when necessary.

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Evaluate credit risk associated with new and existing clients, conducting thorough credit checks and establishing appropriate credit limits to mitigate financial risk.

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Generate regular reports on debtors' aging, collections performance, and credit exposure, offering insights and recommendations for optimising cash collection.

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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, financial processes, and credit control / debt management industry standards.

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Reconcile the company bank accounts daily, working with the Finance team to resolve any issues or queries.

Requirements:

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Experience of working within credit control and will have proven experience of reducing aged debt.

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Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk assessment, cash flow management, and accounting procedures.

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Experience working within a fast-paced environment.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.

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Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.

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Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced construction environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

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Collaborative approach to work, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and support colleagues as needed.

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Proficiency in financial systems such as Sage 200 and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes, or willingness and ability to learn.

This is an opportunity that is holding immediate interviews for suitable candidates so if you are a Credit Controller looking for another opportunity within an established Finance team within a business on the outskirts of Leeds with free parking apply now.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful

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