Credit Controller - Sheffield

• Responsible for the control of accounts receivables ledgers across offices, to maximise cash flow and profit, reduce the risk of bad debt and ensure that accounts are properly maintained., * Collect cash by telephone and written contact with clients.

• Responsible for ensuring the minimisation of risk to clients from credit exposure.

• To work with the Head Credit Controller to resolve queries and maximise the collections for internal and external clients.

• Undertake Receivables work including review of sales ledgers, debt verifications, credit management etc.

• Ensure you are aware of and work according to all Compliance requirements.

• Ensure that your performance operates in accordance with existing SLA’s.

• Ensure reporting is accurate and on time to Clients and initial feedback times are adhered to.

• Working to form an efficient, cohesive team.

• Within specified time frame of take on of a ledger provide feedback to the funder/IP to ensure their expectations are managed. This includes collectability, disputes, if there are any potential bad debts etc.

• Communicate effectively and accurately in team meetings.

• At monthly Client review meeting provide current job progress to date and an update on the collection strategy.

• Significant credit control experience, supported by references.

• Knowledge of accounting systems Sage/Xero would be preferable.

• IT literate and proficient in Word and Excel.

• Experience in a professional services firm is an advantage.

• Demonstrates good knowledge, along with expertise and integrity.

• Uses knowledge to support team and also works to develop own knowledge and others within the team.

• Builds and sustains deepening relationships with clients and introducers.

• Ensures that client’s needs and financial targets are fully met.

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

• Develops an appropriate level of network, generates opportunities from existing and/or new clients.

• Takes personal responsibility for delivering excellence in both client projects and internal operations.

• Leads team by setting direction and inspiring individual’s commitment to this.

• Works with the team to achieve goals, putting the team ahead of personal interest whilst demonstrating high levels of integrity and professionalism.

• Willingness to study to obtain professional qualifications in relations to the role.

Required skills

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Collections

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Credit Control

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Credit Management

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Ledger

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Management

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Queries

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Manage Client Relationships

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External Clients

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Personal Responsibility