Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk

Placed: 04/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Our successful client has an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk to join them on a permanent basis working 30 hours per week.

The company is a specialist within the Health & Safety field, supporting businesses with advice to ensure they remain compliant with all new legislation. They offer excellent training and a great working environment. This new role is available due to the expansion of their diverse and stable team.

Job Description:

The purpose of the Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk role will be to support the Accounts Manager in credit control and administration functions.

Duties will include:

* Monitor account applications for credit to ensure they are received prior to commencement of works
* Checking and assessing customer's credit situation and deciding whether to offer credit
* Set up new customers accounts
* Negotiating payment terms where required
* Dealing with internal queries regarding invoices
* Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
* Prepare and send sales invoices
* Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the Company
* Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
* Call to ensure customers have received invoices and they are logged on their system
* Send out monthly client statements
* Start legal action to collect the money owed (if necessary)

Candidate Requirements:

* Previous credit control and sales ledger experience
* Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a high standard of personal performance
* A high understanding and application of Excel
* Ability to organise and prioritise workloads through effective time management
* Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
* Ability to present information clearly, concisely and professionally
* Ability to update and maintain client data in a timely and accurate manner

Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible on which days)

Salary: £16k - £18k per annum pro rata

Benefits: pro rata

Price / Salary: £16000 - £18000/annum pro rata