Job Description

Credit Controller based in our office in Cobbs Lane Wollaston for the purpose of overseeing the collection of trade debt including processing documentation, reporting and ensuring the Sales Ledgers activities are administered in line with the Company Credit Policy. Ensuring that debtor balances are collected to terms and the Sales Ledger accurately maintained.

Credit Control and Debt Collection

• Assisting with the management of the mainland European Credit Control policies and procedures, ensuring they are consistent with current best practice.
• Ensure Credit limits are set-up & reviewed as necessary with the EMEA Credit Manager.
• Responsible to making sure all outstanding customer invoices are collected within the agreed payment terms as defined by the business.
• Work closely with internal functions such as sales, customer services and logistics on overdue accounts as directed by the EMEA Credit Manager.

Sales Ledger

• The downloading from the bank of the daily cash receipts.
• Ensuring the accurate posting of receipts and their allocation to the Sales Ledger daily.
• Raising credit notes.
• Raising invoices for sundry charges.
• Responsible for the administrative tasks associated with credit notes, invoices and statements.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Effective and timely reporting of Accounts Receivable and cash balances to the EMEA Credit Manager.
• Provide debtor performance statistics to the business as required.
• Generate adhoc reports and forecasts as required.
• Escalation of delinquent debt to the EMEA Credit Manager and the wider business.
• Production of monthly statements to customers based in Spain and Portugal

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

2+ Years’ experience of working within an AR function with customers in Spain and Portugal as well as Central Europe. A strong working knowledge of credit management, cash management, and foreign exchange risk principles. Fluent in both English and Spanish essential. Strong Excel skills required. D365/ERP experience – desirable. Knowledge of Sales Ledger function is essential, and previous work experience in a Sales Ledger environment is desirable. A working knowledge of European VAT. Excellent communication skills to internal and external customers both oral and written in English and Spanish. Able to work as part of a team in a fast-moving, growth environment.