Job Description

We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our Leeds based Credit Control team, this busy role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. The Credit Control role is key in assisting the firm to deliver a professional collections process to our clients. The role is key to collecting cash and reducing debtor days in a business environment.
The following list of duties is not exhaustive but gives a flavor of the duties the credit controller will undertake:

• Communicating with clients and third parties by letter and telephone to ensure prompt payment of bills, whilst always maintaining and strengthening existing relationships
• Liaising with Partners/Associates regarding outstanding debt, providing assistance to them in order to resolve outstanding queries and in turn speed up the payment process
• Being proactive to identify issues, suggest solutions and assist in implementing change
• Working to strict monthly cash collection targets and deadlines aimed at continually improving both the debtor day and 90 day debt profiles of the firm
• Keeping accurate and up to date records of all debt chasing, using experience and judgment to ensure that items are followed up and escalated at the appropriate points in time
• Keeping the team leader up to date with any potential issues with a client's ability to settle our bills
• Liaise with Divisional Finance Managers regarding debts for their divisions
• Responsibility for administering specific client billing / collection processes
• Keeping abreast of changing requirements in the credit profession/legislation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent organizational skills and experience of working in a professional services environment. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and a customer service philosophy. The ability to work well in a team-based organization and an outgoing and open approach to their work. The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment Strong IT literacy. The ability to handle complex administrative arrangements connected with bill collection. Business focus.