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Credit Control Manager

Employer
Global Processing Services
Location
Fleet Street, Central London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 1, 2020

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Job Role
Credit Control
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Want to work for a pioneering company in Fintech? Keen to be part of a team disrupting an entire industry?


Then join us at Global Processing Service (GPS) as a Credit Control Manager. We're looking for passionate, curious, diligent and proactive individual to join us here.


GPS is helping to change the face of the Fintech landscape by delivering industry-leading solutions to the payment and finance sectors. At the heart of our capability is our award-winning payments platform (GPS Apex), which powers some of the world's most high-profile challenger banks, disruptors and fintech innovators. When we say we're global, we mean it; the flexibility of our platform has enabled us to work with over 100 clients, in over 60 countries operating across 150 different currencies.


Working within our Finance team you'll join an integral part of our business. You'll work closely with our Commercial teams. Your primary responsibility will be the effective chasing of client debt and to manage its collection. The role will include the processing of cash receipts and invoices for customers and dealing with queries on these. You'll also have an integral role liaising with customers to collect payments and to facilitate the payment of commission to employees.


If you want to join and learn from a team of fintech industry experts and progress your career within a rapidly growing start up, then GPS is for you.


What you'll do


  • Monitor debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors Days Sales Outstanding.
  • Ensure client payments are received to agreed terms so that cash collection and overdue targets are achieved.
  • Conduct regular debtor reviews to ensure consistent standards are achieved and credit control procedures are adhered to.
  • Hold regular meetings with the Business Development and Account Management teams to discuss key client accounts.
  • Monthly reporting of aged debt and potential bad debt in accordance with IFRS 9.
  • Work with external and internal legal counsel to escalate overdue debt/assist with litigation proceedings when appropriate.
  • Produce sales invoices and credit notes for all customers to facilitate collection of fees in a timely manner and assist with query management to ensure that all clerical tasks are carried out in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • BE responsible for reconciliation of customer accounts to internal accounting records on a regular basis.
  • Ensure up to date customer contact information and VAT information is held on the accounting system.
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as deferred revenue, contract asset and client billing, including continuous improvement on timing and accuracy of monthly closing calendar.Ensure completeness and accuracy of backup documentation for revenue recognition and billing, including PO, client approval and purchasing contacts where applicable.
  • Assist in the process of ensuring that employee's commission is accurately calculated, paid on a timely basis and dealing with all queries from Business Development and Account Management on payment of commissions.
  • Be responsible for 13 week cashflow receipt forecasting which incorporates posting customer receipts to the accounting system on a daily basis.
  • Prepare daily collection reporting analysis for the executive team and incorporate this information plus revenue reporting analysis into monthly board pack reporting.
  • Assist with the interim and annual external audits.
  • Grow Credit Control team where needed


What you'll have

  • You'll be enthusiastic and hard-working and will have a positive approach to challenges, thinking creatively to solve problems.
  • Ability to follow up on pending issues.
  • You will be a result driven, proactive and a highly organised self-starter.
  • You'll have very strong interpersonal skills for interaction with senior members of the Group, customers and remote Finance teams.
  • Ability to think ahead and anticipate issues and solutions.
  • The ability to manage own workload, prioritise tasks and drive results.
  • A commercial awareness and a positive approach to building good working relationships with staff and customers alike.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and have the ability to strike a rapport with even the toughest of customer. The persistence to get past excuses.
  • You'll have proficiency in office technology: especially in the mastery of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and databases.
  • An understanding of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15.
  • Netsuite and/or Salesforce experience is preferable.
  • Familiarity with data entry and analysis.
  • Proven experience operating at a Credit Controller level.


What you'll get

At GPS, we want you to feel valued in return for the hard work you do which is why, in addition to your competitive salary and a private medical healthcare plan, we offer you additional benefits, such as:


Dress. Feel comfortable at work with our casual dress code.


Time-off. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or transfer 5 days).


Food. Dine out at a discounted rate with a Gourmet Food Society membership for employees and enjoy in-office treats at lunchtime.


Well-being. We offer employees discounted gym memberships such as a 50% discount at Virgin Active. We also take part in the cycle-to-work scheme so that you can enjoy discounts on cycling products. Additionally, you will benefit from a private medical healthcare plan.


Leisure. Explore the capital with discounts on attractions as well as cinema tickets and shopping.


Socials. Regular companywide and office-based social events.


Location. Get to work with ease; the new office at Beaufort House is situated a short walk away from the Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate train and tube stations.


Travel. Take advantage of the opportunity for a cheaper commute through the Season Ticket Loan scheme we offer you.


We are the 'Paytech Pioneers' and we want you to join us. So, apply now!

GPS operates in a secure environment. All candidates will be Credit and Background checked to the extent permitted by law.

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