Credit controller

Credit controller Leicester office based Salary GBP24k - GBP35k Our client - a highly successful, growing B2B organisation based in Leicester - is seeking a Credit Controller to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. Overall, Scope: to ensure accuracy of customer accounts and ensure customers pay amounts due on time. This role would ideally suit a finance graduate who has worked in credit control within a finance assistant position or in the department exclusively. About the role: . Understanding full customer specific sales invoice processes and relevant systems and portals. . Desirable - Familiarity with customer portals like ASDA, TESCO, M S etc . Liaise with customer payment departments to ensure invoices have been received and are in process for timely remittance. . Check retailer system/portal to ensure that this is correctly updated and be able to update or log any queries as needed. . Chase customer late payments. . Predicting and solving payments issues before they become problematic. . Monitor Debit Notes and raise Credit Notes as and when required. . Produce weekly aged debtor reports for all companies. . Tracking and managing creditor debt, ensuring timely payments are made. . Regular effective reporting and escalation of unpaid debts. . Customer queries - Addresses, VAT IDs, payment terms. . Review/maintain customer credit limits at least once a year. . Liaise with Credit Insurance brokers for insurance cover and debt reporting as necessary. . Liaise with invoice factoring company regarding any direct customer payments. . Ensure correct paperwork is submitted in timely manner for Letter of Credit customers. . Raise sales invoices/credit notes as and when required (back up resource) . Generate Agent #39;s Commission Monthly Reports . Ad hoc duties as required. About you: . Desirable - Part qualified/studier (AAT or similar). . Essential - advanced finance qualification, GCSE B or above. . Desirable- Proficient on Microsoft Dynamics Nav or Business Central . Essential - worked with an ERP /financial system. . Essential - Strong MS Office skills. . Essential - Advanced excel skills. . Essential - Credit control experience 2-5 yrs . Be reliable, thorough with excellent attention to detail. . Be flexible and adaptable to changing demands and a fast-paced environment. . Be committed to excellence. . Highly personable. . Have strong problem solving and organisational skills and be able prioritise own tasks and deadlines effectively. . Experience of working in an SME within a small finance team preferable. Package . Appointment Type: Permanent . Salary: GBP24,000 - GBP35,000 (subject to experience) . Hours: 8.30am - 5pm (Monday to Friday) . Office Based . Holiday 20 Days + Bank Holidays (rising to 25-days in line with service) . NEST Pension . On-Site Parking If you - or someone you might know - are interested think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 13003) on (phone number removed)