Credit Controller

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a growing, privately owned business to appoint a Credit Controller. The position is a hybrid opportunity based at the company's HQ in Glasgow; however, the company itself has a national footprint. The business has grown significantly in the last few years, and the continued growth requires further support from its high-performing finance function.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• To familiarize self with all credit control, accounting, quality and other relevant company procedures
• Ensure customers pay within their agreed payment terms, chasing payments, as per the company’s debt collection procedure on several ledgers for a diverse company
• Effectively dealing with customer account queries / complaints, including liaising with other departments, to ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion to set deadlines
• To ensure all customer queries are logged and recorded on to the Supporting Management system
• Dealing with new accounts; · Ensuring satisfactory credit references are obtained · Setting up the account details & communication to all relevant parties
• Establishing an agreed credit limit with the Credit Manager / Finance Director
• Amending accounts details / addresses etc., as required
• To inform the Credit Manager of all important developments / problems and report on status of Customer accounts on a regular basis
• Support credit control manager by attending weekly debt meetings with stakeholders of the business and provide updates on progress of debt collection
• Display a confident and assertive manner at all times when dealing with internal and external customers
• Promote an efficient and professional image demonstrated by the highest possible standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Continuous review of all administrative procedures, paperwork, etc. in your area and the suggestion of proposals for improvement
• All other reasonable administrative duties related to the credit control function, including filing and archiving
• Process invoices
• Code bank statements to allow banking team to book in receipts
• Allocate payment receipts against your accounts

Experience:

• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in debt collection/credit control

On Offer:

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 30% off of food and cinema tickets
• Hotel and Apartment discounts
• Perks Benefits Portal
• Flexible working opportunities including hybrid working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.