Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a well-established client in Newcastle city centre who are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Working in a dynamic team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for chasing and collection of any overdue rent and fees. 
• Proactively speaking with tenants to find their reasons for non-payment of rent.
• Negotiating with tenants to mutually agree arrears instalment plans.
• Reduction of arrears to below set targets.  
• Production of monthly reports with supporting evidence demonstrating tenant contact. 
• Liaising with Property Managers.
• Upkeep of relevant systems.
• Scanning of documents (incoming and outgoing).
• Recommendations for Bad Debt write offs.
• Instructing and following up on legal proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year’s previous Credit Control/Accounts Receivable experience.
• Basic understanding of the legal system relevant to credit control – i.e. small claims.
• Previous experience working in finance.
• Knowledge of direct debit system.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work on own and as part of a small team.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Able to demonstrate high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong team player who is self-motivated and uses their own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Proactive / can do attitude.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Holidays – 24 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years' service and 27 after 5 years' service)
• Company Pension.
• Discretionary Company Bonus (based on company and individual performance)
• Option for some homeworking following probation period.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!