Credit Control Supervisor

I am currently recruiting for a Credit Control Supervisor on an exclusive basis for my client based in central Wigan.

Having been established for over 60 years, my client is a leading independent company in their field, they have an excellent reputation in the area and a low turnover of staff, so this is an excellent opportunity to join them.

Duties will include:

• Being the senior position within the credit control team of 2, reporting directly to the Finance Manager
• Managing around 50% of the debtors' ledger ensuring debts are kept to a minimum and are paid in a timely manner
• Regularly checking the bank and posing cash receipts on to the computer system, to ensure the sales ledger remains up to date
• Chasing overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Suspending overdue accounts, where necessary, and in accordance with company procedure & timescales
• Liaising between departments regarding customers orders when they may be on hold due to credit limits or overdue invoices
• Handling disputed accounts/invoices and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Helping resolve queries raised and liaising internally to progress any problems that are being handled by another department
• Monitoring and maintaining customer credit limits in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Performing Credit Checks on existing and new customer accounts
• Undertaking account reconciliations as required
• Providing a copy invoice, proof of delivery, statement or credit note as & when customers request them
• Reporting to Management about outstanding issues and inform them of potential debtor problems.
• Maintaining accurate records of all communications with the customer
• Supporting and assisting credit control colleague as and when required.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of the business.

The position is 37.5 hours per week ( 8.00- 4.30pm 1 hour for lunch) free parking, canteen, 28 days holiday - inc bank holidays. Immediate start available, salary £27,000 per annum.

This is an office based role, so we will be looking at those that live within a commutable distance and have recent experience as a credit controller in an office base role.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for more details - ext 211