Your new company
A large manufacturing business based in Birmingham is currently looking for a German-speaking Credit Controller on a 12 month fixed term contract.
In the role you will be part of the Credit Control team being responsible for chasing outstanding customer debt and will deal with both internal and external customers whilst retaining the business's Contract Base and maximising cash flow.Your new role
- Manage the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action to ensure timely payment.
- Proactively communicate with customers to resolve payment issues.
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure credit limits are set appropriately.
- Review and analyse customer credit ratings and recommend changes as necessary.
- Investigate and resolve any disputes or discrepancies related to invoicing or payment.
- Prepare and present regular reports on the credit control function to management.
- Continuously improve credit control policies and procedures to minimize the risk of bad debt.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in credit control, required in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven track record of successfully managing the credit control function.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Sage.
- Experience with credit control software and accounting systems.
What you'll get in return
- Flexitime
- 25-day annual leave + holidays
- Pension scheme
- Discount on products
What you need to do now
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