Credit Control Specialist

Ralawise Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom

Credit Control Specialist

Ralawise Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom

Due to further growth we have created a new role for an experienced Credit Control Specialist to manage the credit management admin team on a daily basis and work closely with the Credit Manager.

Main objectives:

• To line-manage the Credit Management Administration Team of 3 direct reports; maintain efficient daily routines working within the Credit Management Department’s processes and policies.
• Analyse and report on the sales ledger & liquidity.
• Support process improvements to enhance liquidity and Credit Management Department’s efficiency.
• Assist the Credit Manager in data and process decisions for the business.
• Build strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure great customer service to our customer database.
• Improve the customer accounts’ finance process, identifying areas of risk & assisting to grow the business.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the daily management of the Credit Management Administration Section of the Department leading 3 direct reports.
• Management of day to day cash and banks, & customer account administration incl. reporting.
• Process and reconcile incoming customer payments, ensuring accurate allocation to accounts.
• Monitor cash flow related to customer transactions and report discrepancies.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to ensure timely banking and recording of cash receipts.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or unallocated funds.
• Handle customer queries related to payments, credit terms, and account statements.
• Support the Credit Manager with offering credit facilities.
• Facilitate a high level of cashflow and minimize levels of overdue debt in line with set policies & targets.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes by providing accurate financial data.
• Assist in Completion of Monthly Board Statistics and Monthly/Weekly Management Reporting.
• Assist in Completion of Departments year end audit pack.
• Calculation & reduction of Debtor Days.

Core Competencies, Certifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or cash management.
• Strong knowledge of cash management, credit control, and accounts receivable.
• Financial Statement and Risk Interpretation.
• Understanding of financial regulations and credit risk management.
• Understanding of UK & Export VAT rules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Monthly and weekly management reporting.
• Year End Audit.

This is an onsite role, please do not apply if you do not live in a commutable distance from Deeside CH5 2UA – remote working is not available.

Salary up to £36k depending on experience, 23 days holiday + your birthday off, holidays increase to 25 days, life insurance, Pension.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion and Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies

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