I have a new opportunity available for my successful client who are based in Dunmow.

We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller, who is professional, focused and is an effective communicator. You will need to have excellent communication skills and telephone manner.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable background in this role, along with a good working knowledge of SAGE 50 and Excel.

My client can offer you excellent benefits, including 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) and this will rise to 33 with service. They also offer medical and dental cover and life insurance after one year of service. Salaries are are reviewed on an annual basis.

Key duties;

• Collection of overdue accounts in accordance with the company’s credit control policy
• Reducing debtor days
• Reporting to the Financial Controller any unrecoverable bad debts or those debts that have fallen outside of the company’s credit control policy
• Credit checking of new customers
• Collecting outstanding retention and discounts
• Liaising with internal departments and customers to resolve payment issues and to control exposure to potential bad debt
• Sending monthly statements
• Carrying out month end processes including reconciliations
• Cash allocation

Essential Skills

• 2 years credit control experience
• Confident, polite, tactful and discreet individual who is self-motivated and approachable
• Must have an excellent telephone manner and is able to communicate at all levels
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply.