Credit Controller - 3 month FTC in Thame

Credit Controller (3 Month FTC)

The Credit Controller is a key role with the team, managing the credit control function, performing accounting and clerical tasks, and processing transactions. Line management responsibility for Finance Assistant. Key to this role are: a passion for numbers, accuracy, management of credit risk, and adherence to credit policies.

Business Overview

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial commercial applications.

Job Dimensions

To undertake duties and responsibilities as required, in a timely manner, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Key Accountabilities

These are below for three legal entities (Lucy UK Ltd, Lucy Electric Energy Services Ltd, Lucy Electric Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ltd). The main focus of the role is managing the Accounts Receivable function:

• Accounts Receivable
• Process and allocate cash receipts using remittances from customers
• Carry out credit reviews and analysis for new and existing customers, including maintenance of credit limits
• Review and maintain customer “on stop” status due to late payment / credit limit exceeded, working across the business with customer services, sales and operational functions
• Update customer database information including set up of new customers
• Deal with customer invoices and payment queries
• Issue sales invoices in D365 for Intercompany and 3rd party customers
• Reconcile customer statement monthly
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Chase overdue debts
• Management of the Finance Assistant

Support of the Accounts Payable function is also part of this role:

• Accounts Payables
• Support the AP function as required
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders using the 3-way matching process.
• Validate and assign invoices for approval within the Invoice Capture system

\\> approvals adhere to the Delegation of Authority.

• Follow up disputed invoices with relevant departments, suppliers and ensure disputes are resolved.
• Payment processing including intercompany contras
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly
• Process travel invoices (Airplus)
• Check, code and process employees’ expenses through to payment in HSBC

Check, process employee credit card expenses, liaising with Finance Administrator for accruals.

• Ad hoc
• Provide full holiday cover for AR and AP
• Other ad hoc duties

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Credit Control / AR & AP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office to intermediate level
• Conversant with ERP systems, knowledge of Microsoft D365 would be an advantage

Behavioural Competencies

• Able to prioritise workload effectively
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident with finance systems
• Excellent telephone manner and good communication skills
• Able to work effectively with other functions / departments
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent team player and thorough and professional approach to work

Notes

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