Credit Control And Sales Ledger Manager

Are you an experienced Credit Control lead?

Do you have a good working knowledge of Sage 200?

We are working with one of our long term clients located in Harlow, whom are currently recruiting for a Credit Control and Sales Ledger Manager to to join their finance team. This role is reporting into the Financial Controller and will be working on the clients group of businesses, with supervision of 2 staff.

The overall role is to improve cash balance and debtor quality of the group. To raise the profile of Credit Control within the organisation, establish and promote internally best practices for cash collection.

Duties Include:

- Works with a minimum of direction on collections for all Group companies in a complex environment

- Anticipates developments and identifies accounts that require special attention

- Handles disputed accounts and negotiates to bring payment within agreed payment terms

- Undertakes reconciliations and compiles documentation for legal action

- Applies and reviews credit limits to live accounts

- Identifies proforma and upfront cash clients

- Weekly reporting of Group debt position to Senior management team maintaining accurate performance statistics and ensures visibility of progress on a weekly basis

- Weekly review of accrued revenue ensuring queries are addressed and resolved to ensure timely invoicing

- Overseeing of daily bank reconciliation for 5 Group companies

- Regularly review and chase the status of income retentions

- Working alongside the Management Accountant to Review and follow up on applications, ensuring all calls have been applied for and any queries are dealt with promptly

- Makes adjustments, handles queries and resolves problems within the company guidelines and policies

- Uses own initiative to achieve targeted results whilst promoting customer goodwill

- Recognizes any irrecoverable debts and assists the Management Accountant in maintaining an accurate and realistic Bad Debt Provision

Experience:
- Strong experience within Credit Controller or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of Credit Control principles and practices
- Familiarity with accounting software and systems
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Hours: 8:30am to 5.30pm - Monday to Friday

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