Credit Control & Finance Assistant

SF Recruitment have partnered with a successful business based in Central Derby who are looking for a Permanent Credit Control & Finance Assistant to join a small and welcoming team.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the collection of debts by telephone and email
Monitor accounts receivables on a daily basis 
Opening new clients accounts, ensuring all account details on the all systems are correct and up to date
Be responsible for setting credit limits and payment terms
Ensuring all clients are credit checked before terms agreed
Processing statements on a fortnightly basis
Be responsible for implementing/initiating legal proceedings for clients defaulting on payments
To develop and implement loss prevention/retention programs
To manage claims for insured/uninsured losses
Secure and maintain credit checking facilities at most reasonable cost
Secure and maintain adequate insurance coverage at most reasonable cost
Make sure there are credit and insurance limits for new accounts
Maintain Insurance spreadsheet for low credit limits to establish discretionary rates
CIS and CCS reports monthly, collate information prepare and send
Generating invoices/credit notes and entering them on the system
Chase PO Numbers, ensure PO number are uploaded on system and invoices are generated with the correct PO numbers
Open New Limited Companies on the system
Collate all information to set up Companies
Additional administration duties
Assisting and cover holiday leave for the Finance Manager when required

Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and planning skills - ability to work under own initiative, prioritise, and be accountable for own workload
Reliable and dependable, including excellent time management
Customer-focused, with a polite, helpful, and professional telephone manner
Self-motivated
Resilient and determined
Team player
Adaptable, and willing to embrace change
Hardworking / Flexible attitude towards working hours

Skills and Experience Required:

At least 2 years Credit control and Finance experience
Knowledge of Excel/Office/SAGE

If you are looking for a varied and exciting new role in the local Derby area, and you come from a Credit Control/Finance background, please apply for immediate consideration. There is an attractive package on offer, along with hybrid working options