Finance Assistant / Credit Controller

I am delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded business based on the outskirts of Felixstowe seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant / Credit Controller in a key role to ensure a proactive approach to collecting outstanding debt is maintained to meet collection targets

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure you keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises
• Take guidance from your team leader to effectively deal with issues
• Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time
• Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remain overdue
• Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting and controlling of credit limits
• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with customers and internal colleagues
• Where appropriate, timely escalation of issues
• Work in collaboration with operational teams
• Provide assistance to managers on ad hoc projects
• Present and communicate to key stakeholders in a concise and effective manner
• Daily Bank Reconciliations
• Be prepared to provide cover and support across other Finance Assistant roles as required

The successful candidate will have a proven track record working within Credit Control / Accounts Receivable with a strong understanding of credit control practices and bank reconciliations.

For further information, please contact Laura Vatter.