Job Reference: JO0000001667
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller
Port Talbot
£22000 - £25000 plus profit share
The Company
This privately owned market leader in the wholesale distribution of electrical products operates through a national network of branches. Trading from over 300 plus locations with more than 100,000 customers nationwide. The Wales & West Region is a key part of thisbusiness and as part of their plans for continued growth and expansion, the Regional Credit Office has relocated to South Wales(Port Talbot).
This presents an exciting opportunity for a credit controller seeking to apply their skills and knowledge ina vibrant commercial risk management environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Credit Manager hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Duties will include:
* You will be efficient and effectively chasing overdue debt by telephone, letter, and email as appropriate.
* You will escalate debts to Credit Manager for litigation when appropriate.
* You will have autonomous responsibility for a portfolio of credit accounts in the electrical wholesale industry ranging from sole traders to national key accounts, with a view to maximising cash flow whilst maintaining an excellent relationship with all internal and external stakeholders
* Prompt management and resolution of invoice queries internally and externally and various forms of customer payments this will include managing approved payment plans through to completion.
* Recording of all actions and conversations in customer notes and taking payments over the telephone.
* Maintenance of files for each customer.
* Ad hoc duties such as collecting and opening post, taking cheques to the bank.
RequirementsThe successful applicant could either be an experienced dedicated Credit Controller or an experienced general accounts administrator with a desire to focus on credit control, appropriate training will then be provided.
Skills, experience and attributes required:
* Credit control OR general accounts administration experience
* Passionate about credit control and a desireto continually maintain a clean and current ledger
* Competent working with Microsoft Office Suite
* Happy to learn a new 'in-house' computer system
* Capable of building relationships at all levels
* You will need to be a self-starting people focused individual
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills will be required
In return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, make use of your existing accounts skills and develop further in the field of Credit Control. The company offer many perks and benefits:
* Generous salary
* 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
* Eligibilityfor profit sharing
* Company Pension
* Employee discounts
* Casual dress
* Company social events
* On site parking* Friendly collaborative team
For further information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £22000.00 - £25000.00 per annum + Profit Share andother Top Benefits
Salary Benefits: Profit Share and other Top Benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Contact Name: Kim Simpson
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