Credit Controller required in Rickmansworth

Credit Controller Benefits:

£30k to £35k -depending on experience.
Location: Rickmansworth site - Ideally live within one hour distance A40/M4
Hour: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm Credit Controller Role/Duties:

As a Credit Controller, your primary responsibility is to ensure that your company receives payment for goods or services it has provided to customers on credit.

Credit Assessment: Assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by analysing their financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories.
Credit Policy Development: Developing and implementing credit policies and procedures to minimise credit risk while maximising sales and cash flow.
Invoicing: Issuing invoices to customers accurately and promptly, ensuring all necessary details are included.
Payment Monitoring: Monitoring customer accounts for overdue payments and following up with customers via phone, email, or letters to secure payment within agreed terms.
Dispute Resolution: Resolving any disputes or discrepancies regarding invoices or payments, collaborating with internal teams such as sales or customer service as needed.
Cash Flow Management: Managing the company's cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and minimising bad debt losses.
Reporting: Providing regular reports to management on the status of outstanding debts, collections efforts, and any credit-related issues.
Customer Relationship Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers while still enforcing credit terms and policies.
Legal Action: Initiating legal proceedings or engaging with debt collection agencies when necessary to recover outstanding debts.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements in credit management and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Credit Controller Criteria:

Minimum of 3 years' ongoing experience in Credit control - essential
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail
Financial acumen
Firm but diplomatic approach
Proficiency in using accounting software
Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards
Multi lingual preferred but not essential