Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working with an established company in recruiting a Credit Control Manager. Based fully at their Colchester HQ you will also be overseeing the AR function and working closely with the wider Finance teams.
Main Duties
Managing a team of Credit Controllers
Formulation of the company's credit policy to mitigate unnecessary risk
Reviewing credit applications and credit references to set credit limits and ensure creditworthiness
Preparing journal entries, and credit notes and assisting with month end
Review and report on Aged Debtors
Regularly meet and negotiate terms with third-party debt collection agencies
Manage write-offs, bad debt provisions and setting up of payment plans
Preparation of statement of claims for liquidators
Assisting the broader accounts team
Regularly reviewing the process and procedures to reduce debtor days
Skills and attributes
Previous experience in end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes
Working knowledge of Credit law
Staff management experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills especially during complex customer negotiations
Ability to build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Ability to multi-task
Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
