Overview:

Ardeta Search are working with a highly successful multinational organisaiton who are looking to expand their current finance team around credit control.  The role, although based in the UK reporting into the CFO, would look after a portfolio of customers based in overseas territories and hence they are looking for a credit controller who is happy to work a slightly different working pattern to start at 1pm until 9pm.  The role would be a hybrid working pattern split between the office & home where the office in based in central Sheffield. 

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in business to business credit control, dealing with ledgers of around 300 clients, high value and high volume invoices.  The successful credit controller will manage the accounts receivable portfolio to ensure timely collection on these accounts including the pursuit of past due accounts.  Our client will also consider candidates who are wanting to develop their skil set within credit control so are open to candidates who have less experience than 1 year as well. 

What the role entails: 

• Be first point of contact for billing and credit control related activity for a designated portfolio of accounts
• Chase and collect global debt in line with departmental metrics and company policy by telephone and email
• Build solid working relationships with customers with regular contact
• Resolve queries in a timely and effective manner
• Work to strict month end deadlines in a methodical and organised manner
• Negotiating payment plans
• Produce and distribute monthly statement of accounts
• Send dunning cycle letters
• Escalate non-paying partners through agreed internal process
• Monitor and report on Aged Debt and non-paying customers via the 'Watchlist' process
• Be responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of customer master data within relevant systems
• Process invoices and credit notes in line with contractual agreements
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Background: 

• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work autonomously and on your own initiative
• Proficienct in Excel and Word Processing

On Offer:

• There is a competive salary on offer for the successful candidate and salary will depend on their experience with a guide from £25,000 to £32,000
• Hyrbid Working 2/3 days in the office/home
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Market leading pension
• Fantastic modern office in central Sheffield 
• Great culture and team environment