Accounts Administrator - Credit Control

Credit Controller - Southend on Sea - c£24k

Our client is a large property company operating throughout the UK.

Within their Head office in Southend on Sea, they now require an entry level Credit Controller as follows:

• Working office based in Southend on Sea 9am to 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch
• The role is fairly admin heavy, so would best suit a more junior credit controller looking to learn the basics rather than an advanced accounts person looking to progress
• Recovering outstanding debts at properties within a portfolio
• Liaising with Leaseholders on a daily basis to chase outstanding debts
• Handle incoming Leaseholder account queries
• Scanning and filing all documentation that passes through
• Assist with legal and credit control administrative duties
• Liaising with Service Charge debtors, mortgagees, the Court and FTT
• Processing Letters Before Action
• Raising and processing cheques
• Diarising all litigation (Court and FTT) deadlines
• Drafting Court documents, forms and issuing/lodging items at Court
• Creating hearing bundles
• Provide a breakdown debt report to the Legal Manager

The suitable Credit Controller candidate will demonstrate excellent client communication skills, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, possess strong administrative skills, an ability to work to strict deadlines and handle a large and varied caseload.

You will be used to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. A high level of attention to detail will be required, as well as able to exercise confidentiality and discretion at all times and previous credit control experience is preferred.

The successful Credit Controller can expect a starting basic salary up to £24k with 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, excellent company pension, exciting company membership programmes and training towards industry recognised qualifications.

If you are a Credit Controller living within range of Southend on Sea and meet the above criteria please apply now for immediate consideration and further info.