Credit Controller

Dutypoint produces, sells and distributes pump systems primarily to the construction sector for the provision of solutions such as hot and cold water, water pressure booster sets, waste water management systems and fire safety sprinkler systems.
We are an innovative and dynamic company with new products and improved versions of existing products being launched each year as well as ambitious growth plans for the future.
As a company, we are very ethical and believe in looking after our employees and customers and doing business the right way. With our modern and spacious head office facility this means that we can offer new recruits an excellent working environment and company culture to work in.
We are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join the sales ledger team within our Finance department.
The new Credit Controller will manage cash collection through relationship building and positive communications with our customers. Reporting to the Financial Controller, they will be responsible for ensuring that correct despatches are completed and released by Finance, following credit limit reviews and they will make a positive contribution to the finance function of the business, supporting the department as and where required. Additional duties such as bookkeeping and finance administration may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Accounts receivable (end to end process raise invoices / deal with queries & chase overdue debt / allocate cash)
• Manage overdue debt to acceptable levels
• Applications for payment (construction industry)
• Point of contact for credit insurance queries (we insure our Sales Ledger against risk of default)
• Completion of customer despatches following finance review to ensure correct credit limits are in place to release product despatch
• Must be able to work independently, exercising discretion and sound judgement
• Needs to have a systems orientated mind-set
• Willingness to identify, recommend and improve processes and procedures.
• Sage 200 a prerequisite with IFS knowledge advantageous
• A "here to help" and "can do" approach to work - Team player
• An understanding of the importance of delivering excellent customer service
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organise, prioritise and plan workloads effectively
• Ability to liaise and develop strong relationships with colleagues and custom
• The ability to perform well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Skills & qualifications required:

• Sage 200 a prerequisite with IFS knowledge advantageous
• A "here to help" and "can do" approach to work - team player
• An understanding of the importance of delivering excellent customer service
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organise, prioritise and plan workloads effectively
• Ability to liaise and develop strong relationships with colleagues and customers
• The ability to perform well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm (30 min lunch break)

Dutypoint Values

• Always World Class Service
• Rise to It
• Thrive on Progress
• Do Business Right

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Free drinks & snacks
• Free lunch once a week.