Job Description

The Credit Controller is responsible for managing the debts of a business, they oversee all debts owed to the company from existing creditors and manages new requests for credit.

Reporting to the finance director and working closely alongside them. This role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, parents and privately paying students to ensure the smooth running of accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

A Credit Controller's daily duties may include the following activities:
 

• Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting the debts of company debtors
• Setting up of terms and conditions of credit
• Ensuring timely payment of debts
• Following up payments as needed
• Negotiating re-payment plans
• Responding to relevant client enquiries
• Processing and reconciliation of invoices
• Checking and posting of receipts to accounting systems
• Managing the sales ledger
• Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
• Prepare Financial Statements
• Maintain Sales & Purchase Ledgers
• Record of Fees Collection
• Daily Banking & Accounting with Sage Financial

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts Is accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed Proficiency in Sage, MS Excel Is able to maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues Is professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with others Holds at least 2 years' work experience in a similar field Interpersonal Financial Report Skills 2-3 years of experience.