Experienced Credit Controller required for a professional services business based in Leeds City Centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation that is keen to promote and develop all employees.
The main purpose of the role is to focus on maximising client turnover and minimising bad debt. Working in a team and reporting to the Credit Manager duties will include:
- Day to day management of the ledger c700 live accounts
- Building relationships internally and externally to ensure the collection policy is adhered to and escalate any problem clients to the management team
- To be able to correctly identify clients that default on payment terms and to liaise with management on the most appropriate course of action to take, taking into account the profile of the client
- Maintaining detailed and accurate notes regarding debtors on the firms internal system and ensuring the team leader is equipped with the relevant data on the Credit Controller's assigned ledger
- Have a good understanding of the client and the nature of their business
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Person Specification:
- Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and produce quality work within tight deadlines is essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in order to communicate internally and externally at all levels
- Effective negotiation skills are required
- Confident using MS Office, including Word and Excel
- Maintain a strong attention to detail and the ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion
- Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions
- Deliver a 'can do' and proactive approach at all times
- Flexibility required in regards to working hours
In return for the above the company offers competitive salary + bonus + other benefits