Credit Controller
Credit Controller - £27,000 - £29,000 PA - Edgbaston, Birmingham
Hamilton Woods are currently working with a leading wholesale electrical distributer based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This is a varied role, suited to someone with strong communication skills and ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
Responsible for effective and efficient management / monitoring of a portfolio ledger comprising of up to 300 complex National accounts with a total debt of up to £11m. Minimising aged debt and maximising cash collection using both EDI and standard trading platforms whilst developing good working relationships with internal and external customers via phone and email.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective control of Customers by monitoring shortfalls and taking appropriate action.
- Collect payments according to agreed terms, achieve cash collection targets and resolve and minimise overdue debts.
- Ensure all customer requirements are fulfilled and delivered on time in line with the SLA and KPI.
- Monitor large commercial queries ensuring that item(s) are progressed and resolved in timely manner.
- Escalate any serious concerns accordingly to the Collection Support Specialist.
- Review payment plans when requested.
- Place customers on credit hold where necessary.
- Regular review calls and some face to face meetings with customers.
- Review accounts for legal action.
- Review order release requests.
- Utilise Sidetrade to ensure account portfolio is managed effectively ensuring To Do Lists are actioned daily and all activity logged to include invoice qualification.
- Ensure emails are actioned in a timely manner and customer account information is accurate and regularly updated with digital contacts at every opportunity.
- Ensure overtrading is monitored and appropriate actions taken.
- Complete monthly cash forecast and pre-call on all high value amounts above agreed threshold.
Skills & Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in Credit Control managing complex National accounts.
- Strong communication skills, capable of building effective, long term relationships.
- Enjoys interaction with internal and external customer focus.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Intermidate/advanced experience of Excel, V-lookups, pivot tables is essential.
- COUPA portal experience.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workloads in a fast paced environment.
If you would like to apply for this Credit Controller role, please get in contact with your CV attached to
Hamilton Woods |
£27,000 - £29,000 per annum, inc benefits |
Birmingham |