We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for finance, who is willing to coordinate and process all aspects of credit control whilst providing support to the finance team and working closely with the Credit Control Manager and collaborate with the wider finance team. You will be working in a busy finance department and will be responsible for chasing overdue invoices, dealing with invoice queries, answering emails and the telephone. As this is a junior role, full training will be provided and the ideal candidate will be someone who has a passion for learning about credit control and finance. However, some credit control / finance experience is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within a busy finance function or to take their first steps into a career in credit control.
The Job
- Collecting due and overdue debts
- Contacting individuals or business customers when payment is overdue
- Processing payments and updating our bespoke system accurately once payment received
- Identifying potential bad debts and escalating these to the Credit Control manager as required
- Processing and generating reminder letters and statements
- Dealing with customer queries effectively
- To actively drive the reduction in invoice queries within the wider business
- To highlight any issues to the Credit Control manager that may impact cash collection
- Provide a high standard of customer service at all times
- Provide timely and accurate reports to the business
- General administration within the finance department as and when required
Requirements
About You
AAT qualification or working towards is desirable but not essentialRecently graduated with a BA Accounting and Finance, or similarStrong and confident telephone mannerStrong problem solving skills with attention to detail and time management skillsHands on approachStrong communicator with excellent inter-personal skillsSolid IT skills and be technology savvyAbility to make decisions using good judgement both quickly and efficientlyAbility to work under own initiativeAbility to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times