Credit control finance assistant

SF Recruitment have partnered with a successful business based in Central Derby who are looking for a Permanent Credit Control Finance Assistant to join a small and welcoming team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the collection of debts by telephone and email Monitor accounts receivables on a daily basis Opening new clients accounts, ensuring all account details on the all systems are correct and up to date Be responsible for setting credit limits and payment terms Ensuring all clients are credit checked before terms agreed Processing statements on a fortnightly basis Be responsible for implementing/initiating legal proceedings for clients defaulting on payments To develop and implement loss prevention/retention programs To manage claims for insured/uninsured losses Secure and maintain credit checking facilities at most reasonable cost Secure and maintain adequate insurance coverage at most reasonable cost Make sure there are credit and insurance limits for new accounts Maintain Insurance spreadsheet for low credit limits to establish discretionary rates CIS and CCS reports monthly, collate information prepare and send Generating invoices/credit notes and entering them on the system Chase PO Numbers, ensure PO number are uploaded on system and invoices are generated with the correct PO numbers Open New Limited Companies on the system Collate all information to set up Companies Additional administration duties Assisting and cover holiday leave for the Finance Manager when required Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational and planning skills - ability to work under own initiative, prioritise, and be accountable for own workload Reliable and dependable, including excellent time management Customer-focused, with a polite, helpful, and professional telephone manner Self-motivated Resilient and determined Team player Adaptable, and willing to embrace change Hardworking / Flexible attitude towards working hours Skills and Experience Required: At least 2 years Credit control and Finance experience Knowledge of Excel/Office/SAGE If you are looking for a varied and exciting new role in the local Derby area, and you come from a Credit Control/Finance background, please apply for immediate consideration. There is an attractive package on offer, along with hybrid working options