Credit Controller (entry level)

My client is a long-established services company with headquarters in Central Reading.

They are currently seeking a junior Credit Controller to join their team on a permanent basis.

Full training will be provided and the progression opportunities within this firm are unlimited. The role would suit a candidate who is looking for a route into Finance to gain experience. To be successful you will need to be a confident communicator who has strong Excel ability and an understanding of how a Credit Control function works.

The Credit Control team is an intrinsic part of the Finance function and you will be recognised and rewarded for hard work and positive results. The working environment and culture is high-spirited, dynamic, busy and very sociable.

Duties include:

• Reducing overdue debt for an assigned section of a large high-value Sales Ledger

• Obtaining accurate payment using effective collection techniques via telephone/email

• Accurate Sales Ledger data production and statement reporting using Excel & SAP

• Account reconciliations and monthly reporting

• Query resolution and Credit note processing

• Assisting the Cash Allocation Team

• Assisting the Customer Service Team

• Customer account maintenance

• Ad-hoc Billing and A/R tasks as required

The Candidate:

• An understanding of how Finance receivable & payable functions work

• Credit Control experience is not essential - as full training will be given.

• Must be well organised and flexible and capable of working to tight deadlines and KPI's

• A good understanding of Excel spreadsheets and recording/reconciling large volumes of data

• Outgoing, engaging personality and the ability to work with speed and accuracy

• A contagious enthusiasm for continuous personal improvement

• Consistently delivering the highest levels of performance

• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entry level candidate or a Finance Graduate looking to kick-start their career - with full training from the outset and excellent development opportunities.

Please click to apply for this role or contact James Adey on 01189 559 534 for further information

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.