Job Description

A Cheshire based Plc are currently experiencing rapid growth are in the process of transforming their finance function to help meet growth demands. As such they are looking for an experienced Credit Control Assistant to join their team based in West Cheshire. Due to the recent restructuring you will be provided with ample exposure and support alongside fantastic Plc exposure.

As Credit Control Assistant your role will involve:

* Prepare and distribute credit exposure reporting to key stakeholders
* Responsible for credit assessments and comply with established/approved credit risk policies, guidelines, procedures
* Authorising credit lines following policy and appropriate approval
* Review and management of KYC forms
* Ensure the ERP system has accurate customer information including real time credit limits
* Manage customer portfolio on D&B portal escalating changes to key stakeholders
* Oversee credit control and chair regular credit control meeting escalating any issues
* Liaising with customers and dealing with invoicing and other relevant queries in an effective and timely manner
* Customer account reconciliation
* Ledger maintenance
* Providing ad-hoc financial reporting as and when requested by management
* Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Credit Control Assistant to further develop their career.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Relevant qualification in finance or credit management desirable but not essential * GSCE or equivalent education passes in English and Maths * Competency in a second language relevant to European customer base would be beneficial * Proven track record of working within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Credit Management * Proven track record of successfully chasing down aged debt and maintaining debt at required level * Experience of managing a customer portfolio preferably with D&B software * Experience in allocating cash, write-offs and general ledger codes * Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with strong capabilities within Excel * Previous use of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle * Use of all Microsoft Office packages including a working knowledge of Excel * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Analytical skills - comfortable working with large amounts of data from multiple sources * Interpersonal skills - able to form successful working relationships * Ability to operate calmly under pressure * A flexible team player with the ability to work proactively * Highly organised