Credit Controller - Michael Page Scotland : Job Details

Michael Page are delighted to exclusively partner with our client to recruit a Credit Controller. You will work as part of a team, providing a comprehensive, accurate and timely accounting service within our Finance Department at Head Office.

Client Details

Our client is Scotland's largest and most diverse collection of privately owned and operated business spread across Scotland. With a Head Office in Glasgow, they are accessible by transport links and offer a hybrid working model.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• To familiarise self with all credit control, accounting, quality and other relevant company procedures
• Ensure customers pay within their agreed payment terms, chasing payments, as per the company's debt collection procedure on several ledgers for a diverse company
• Effectively dealing with customer account queries / complaints, including liaising with other departments, to ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion to set deadlines.
• To ensure all customer queries are logged and recorded on to the Supporting Management system
• Dealing with new accounts; Ensuring satisfactory credit references are obtained. Setting up the account details & communication to all relevant parties. Establishing an agreed credit limit with the Credit Manager / Finance Director. Amending accounts details / addresses etc. as required.
• To inform the Credit Manager of all important developments / problems and report on status of Customer accounts on a regular basis.
• Support credit control manager by attending weekly debt meetings with stakeholders of the business and provide updates on progress of debt collection
• Display a confident and assertive manner at all times when dealing with internal and external customers. Promote an efficient and professional image demonstrated by the highest possible standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Continuous review of all administrative procedures, paperwork, etc. in your area and the suggestion of proposals for improvement
• All other reasonable administrative duties related to the credit control function, including filing and archiving.
• Process invoices
• Code bank statements to allow banking team to book in receipts
• Allocate payment receipts against your accounts

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Proven exp of working in a fast paced Credit Control Environment preferably having experience of collections from both corporate businesses and sole traders
• High level of customer service experience
• Results Driven
• Quality & Efficiency Lead
• Good Organisational Awareness
• Confident, Open & Honest Communicator
• Confident switching between several IT systems
• Ability to take ownership

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary between £25,000-£30,000 plus benefits.