Credit Controller

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to come in to a growing business based in Bedford in a stand alone role in the Electronics sector. The successful Credit Controller will be reporting directly into the Financial controller and will be responsible for the credit function.

Client Details

Our Client who is doing fantastically well in the electronics sector based in Bedford. They have finance functions all round the country and although they are a successful corporate business they still have that family business feel, due to valuing their employees as their number one assets. This Credit Controller position has come about due to growth and they are looking to welcome the aspiring credit controller to their family.

Description

The successful Credit Controller will be responsible for:

• Proactively manage and collect debts from company debtors
• Assess new credit requests and review customer's credit ratings
• Assist with setting up the terms of credit for new clients
• Work closely with the cashier to ensure customer accounts are up to date
• Establish and maintain regular communications with clients to facilitate periodic payments
• Deal with queries and liaise with site managers and sales team members to achieve resolutions to outstanding issues
• Review, import and export sales invoices from different systems into one
• Regularly reconcile sales ledger
• Produce weekly and monthly reports for key stakeholders and provide reports for month end board pack
• Review, suggest improvements and assist in the implementation of improvements to the processes and controls around all aspects of credit control
• Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department

Profile

The successful Credit Controller will have:

• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to form successful working relationships
• Excellent organisation & planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining the quality and accuracy of the work
• Previous experience as a Credit Controller essential
• Ability to calmly deal with problematic client
• Work collaboratively within a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in an evolving and fast paced environment
• Competent user of Excel and familiar with Windows based products

Job Offer

Generous above market salary, generous bonus, hybrid working and excellent holiday package.