Credit Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally renowned, leading professional/financial services firm as the Group Credit Controller. You will sit within the Credit Control team reporting into the Manager, Credit Control working closely with the internal accountancy function.

Client Details

A leading, global financial and professional services firm located in the modern Central London offices. The well-known firm are situated in the heart of the City.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Credit Controller:

Credit Control
* Provide a high volume client credit control service, primarily using telephone calls to contact and secure payment promises from clients
* Daily Review of all payment promises, prompt following up of any broken arrangements
* Monthly visits to regional S&W office locations for one to one reviews with local Partners/Head of Office to ensure appropriate credit control activity and co-ordination of action
* Comprehensive credit control of own portfolio to ensure all overdue debtors are appropriately followed up each month

Communication
* Raise, record and follow up on all client disputes on own debtor portfolio, escalating overdue resolutions to Head of Business/Line Management as appropriate
* Recommend appropriate Bad Debt Provision requirements to Line Manager

Reporting
* Provide comprehensive reporting on own portfolio of debtors, regarding payment promises, client query status and "Partner Resolving" situations to Line and Operational management

Solicitors
* Preparing submissions to external lawyers/collection agency for enforcement

Profile

Candidate Profile of the Credit Controller

Education/Qualifications

* Strong academic record, educated to A level or equivalent

* ICM or similar professional Credit Management qualification desirable

Key Experience/Skills

* Credit Control experience within a Professional Services firm, high volume environment of up to 1,000 client portfolios

* Thorough working knowledge of MS Word and Excel

* Strong attention to detail

Job Offer

Looking to pay up to £33,000 with a comprehensive benefits package