Credit Controller

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This is an opportunity to make a difference!

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We are looking for a Credit Controller to use their experience to not only own and manage the company ledgers, but to improve processes/procedures/controls/use of systems etc as they see best fit.

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Manage the Credit Control for a business that has grown impressively, more than doubling in turnover over the last few years, they now have an annual turnover of circa £50m with around 100 staff. This is an award-winning business, established over 50 years, with an excellent reputation.

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There is now a need for someone to take responsibility for the full accounts receivable process; from setting up new customers, assessing and monitoring credit risk and managing credit limits, through sales invoicing, credit control, cash allocation, reporting, resolving customer queries and issues on route.

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You will be taking ownership of an accounts receivable ledger where they have key accounts with household names, as well as smaller owner managed customers. You would be solely responsible for the accounts receivable, but we are looking someone adaptable who could reconcile some key supplier accounts or assist with ad hoc duties and cover across the transactional accounts, working as part of a team.

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It is working as part of a small team, there is an FD, a Finance Manager, an Accounts Assistant focusing on Accounts Payable and this role focusing on Accounts Receivable. The team is established and looking for a Credit Control specialist to join them.

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They are looking for an experienced Credit Controller, a specialist who can lend their experience to the role, make it their own, improving processes/procedures/controls etc., to create an efficient and effective receivables ledger.

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They are based in Tankersley, Barnsley.

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The job full spec includes:

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Duties:

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Raise sales invoices/credits

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Update/maintain service contract details

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Create/maintain customer records ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date

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Carry out thorough credit checks for new and existing customers to ensure eligibility for credit

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Agreeing payment terms and conditions with customers on credit arrangements

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Ensuring customers pay on time and keep within their credit limit

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Liaising with internal and external customers to resolve any invoicing queries.

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Liaising with customers and finance companies in relation to machine payments

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Chasing overdue invoices and payments via telephone and email

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Creating weekly debtor reports and accounts information for internal departments

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Keeping detailed records of collection activities and conversations

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Issue weekly and monthly reporting

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Maintain the Sales Report including commentary on status and expected despatch/receipt dates

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Statements to customers via email/post

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Deal with debtor escalation as required

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Reconciling key supplier accounts as and when required

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Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor

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Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

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The salary guideline is circa £30k + package depending upon experience. This is a full-time permanent role. There is a personal bonus based individual performance. There is also an attendance bonus. Plus the potential for a company bonus. The hours can be agree working either 08:00 - 4:30 or 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (40 hours per week.) Annual leave is 32 days including bank holidays + your birthday per annum.

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Apply now to avoid disappointment!

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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.

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