Temporary Credit Controller

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are currently working with a fantastic business in the Doncaster area as they look to recruit a temporary Credit Controller into their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that debts are paid in a professional, timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor day targets
• Ability to remain focused in a complex, pressurised environment, dealing with diverse clients in a calm assertive manner
• Chase overdue debt by telephone, email & letter
• Maintain thorough accurate records of all chasing activity and be able to report to Line Manager as and when required
• Understand each client’s requirements, and respond promptly to both client and internal enquiries
• Build relationships with Clients in order to maintain healthy portfolio and quickly resolve issues
• Establish reasons for non-payment in an assertive manner
• Manage queries to resolution quickly and understand when to escalate
• Reduce Collection Days to within Company KPI
• Allocate payments to accounts, complete account recs and create invoices/credits where necessary

Person Specification:

• Able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy credit control department. A track record of successful collection and debt reduction is vital to this role
• Have a proactive approach and work well with others, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the overall success of the collections team
• Negotiation skills and assertive manner are key to success in this sector
• Possess a good understanding of systems
• Experience of dealing with clients at all levels, including corporate entities
• Ability to manage & prioritise an extensive caseload, multi task, prioritise and adapt as per the company requirements

If you are immediately available and looking for your next role, get in touch or apply now!