Orka Financial are recruiting for a highly motivated and reliable Credit Controller to join their client based in Reading, to manage and take full responsibility for the credit function. This is a standalone role where you will be accountable for the end-to-end credit management process, including overseeing weekly cash flow, ageing debt, and ensuring timely collections.

You will play a key role in maintaining the company's financial health and will be the first point of contact for any credit-related queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Management: Oversee the entire credit control process, from setting up credit limits to monitoring payment terms and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Debt & Cash Flow: Monitor and manage ageing debt, ensuring accounts are kept up-to-date. Regularly report on the cash flow forecast and work towards reducing overdue debt.
• Cash Allocation: Ensure that all incoming payments are processed correctly, allocated to the appropriate accounts, and reflected accurately in the accounting system.
• Client Relationships: Build strong relationships with customers to resolve any payment issues, disputes, or queries in a professional and efficient manner.
• Reporting: Produce and maintain regular reports on aged debt, cash flow forecasts, and other key performance indicators related to credit control.
• Dispute Resolution: Work closely with the sales and finance teams to resolve customer disputes and queries, minimising any delays in payment.
• Credit Risk Assessment: Regularly assess the credit risk of existing and new customers and make recommendations for changes to credit limits or payment terms as necessary.
• Compliance & Policies: Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements regarding credit control, debt collection, and invoicing.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and recommend improvements to credit control processes to increase efficiency and reduce debtor days.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in credit control
• Strong understanding of credit management principles and cash flow forecasting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and reducing aged debt, with a focus on cash flow management.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills).

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of international credit control processes is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Opportunities for career development and progression

If you are a proactive and results-driven professional looking to take full ownership of the credit function in a thriving forward thinking business, please apply now!

Salary £50,000 - £52,000