Credit Control Manager / Sales Ledger

Portfolio Credit Control
London
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

Accounts Receivable Implementation Specialist London

Revenue Controller looking for your next Project role in a fast pace environment? I am seeking an revenue controller who will be able to assist a project within a public sector client using CIVICA system. Accountabilities * Communicate with taxpayers and other interested persons, predominantly by telephone, to identify occupiers, owners for liabilities, discounts and disregards. * To facilitate payment of Council Tax by ensuring that demand notices and other documentation are issued to tax payers as appropriate. Implement methods of payment, refunds and other transactions as necessary. * Serve various legal notices and invoices for all debt types, implementing payment agreements and take appropriate action for collection and recovery in accordance with guidelines, taking ownership of monitoring accounts and payment arrangements. * Ensure that appropriate methods of enforcement and sanctions are pursued, having regard to the means and circumstances of debtors, ensuring that due regard is taken in vulnerable cases. * Ensure that appropriate methods of enforcement and sanctions are pursued, having regard to the means and circumstances of debtors, ensuring that due regard is taken in vulnerable cases. * Maintain knowledge of Council Tax and Benefits legislation, including debt collection, enforcement and insolvency law, ensuring that processes and decisions apply in accordance with law and policy guidelines. * To represent the council in court hearings for all debt types. * Ensure that communications with DWP through the Customer Information System (CIS) or its equivalent are properly implemented and undertaken by the relevant staff in accordance with agreed procedures. * To identify cases of hardship or other circumstances where a debt may be irrecoverable and to make recommendations for write-offs, referring debtors to local welfare benefits and debt counselling groups where appropriate. * Liaise with other staff as appropriate in relation to the collection and enforcement of all debt types owed to the Council. * Liaise with enforcement agents, the Police, Courts and with other external collection and enforcement agents to seek to obtain prompt and correct settlement of debts. * To liaise with all internal and external partners as required.The Experience You Will Bring * Demonstrable experience of working in a recovery section or in a similar environment dealing with the collection of various debt types * A good working knowledge of Council Tax and NNDR law and procedures * Experience of customer/public contact demonstrating good communication and interpersonal skills * Experience of accurately maintaining and interpreting personal and financial data * Experience of using office information systems, specifically CIVICA INDPRO

Credit Control Manager / Sales Ledger London

Portfolio Credit Control are working with a Global recognised Executive Search Firm to recruit a Credit Control Manager that can also oversee the Sales Ledger on a 12m FTC that is paying up to £50,000, you'll be overseeing a Team of 3, 1 being Junior. The role would ideally be based in London or Birmingham - with a working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH, also 1 anchor day per month where Teams will meet up. The UK-based finance team is fully responsible for the financial management of the UK business and has recently assumed control of the US operations. They are looking for a candidate that has a strong professional personality, who is able to build relationships across the business internally liaising with Consultants and Executive Assistants to enable the effective escalation of issues, ensuring clients are treated with respect and issues are resolved timely and appropriately.Responsibilities * Manage the downloading and actioning of the weekly debtor's report into Excel * Manage the commercial credit control ledger (approx. 300 clients with a value of £8m over 20+ Practices) * Managing the credit control team and all output * Contacting clients to confirm payment of invoices via telephone & email * Interact with EAs/support staff to educate them on processes and assist with reviewing debtors regularly * Manage and or escalate bad debt provisions where appropriate * Keep accurate notes of conversations held with clients/consultants * Always ensure the implementation of credit policy * Utilise finance packages to ensure the accuracy of data * Investigation into queries/payment issues using various resources * Provide analysis and KPIs regarding debtors, report on invoices paid * Work closely and effectively with the Sales Ledger team * Escalate queries and client issues to the appropriate person(s) where required * Set follow-up dates for the diary to review the account, as necessary * Manage your teams to ensure productive and correct output The Individual Knowledge * Demonstrable experience in credit control management * Experience working in Recruitment/Professional Services background (preferred but not essential) * Advanced IT skills, Microsoft 365 and expert Excel skills * Experience managing a small team Skills * Excellent communication and writing skills * Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills * Strong problem-solving skills * Collaborative approach * Can think strategically whilst being hands-on * Team player * Proactive * Democratic management style Ability * Solutions oriented * Completer finisher * Pace and energy * Detail oriented * Results driven * Organised multitasker Benefits * Benefits are for employees and LLP members who have passed their 3-month probationary period. * Simplyhealth Plan * My Wellbeing * Employee Assistance Programme (available from the first day of employment) * Group Company Pension - Company contributes 5%, employees 3% * Work-from-home allowance (for contracts of 1 years plus) * Give As You Earn * Volunteering Day * Holidays (accruable from the start date) * Full year: 25 days holiday + 3 gift days for the Christmas closure + national bank holidays…

Exciting news! Portfolio Credit Control are partnered with an innovative, growing fintech business who are looking to add to the finance family! With a high volume, fast paced environment there is a need to strengthen the team with an Accounts Payable Assistant. Responsibilities * Management of the accounts payable inbox including invoice approvals and upload of invoices into the accounts payable ledger. * Responsible for liaising with both suppliers and department heads on invoice and payment queries. * Preparation of the payment run including review of invoices, supplier accounts and collating the payment run file to be reviewed by management. * Regular bank allocation postings in multiple currencies, ensuring all banks are reconciled on a weekly and monthly basis. * Preparation of staff expenses including review of receipts and payments. * Monthly credit card uploads into Netsuite and reconciliations. * Liaising with the collections and customer service teams to prepare weekly customer refunds schedule. * Ensuring the correct VAT treatment of supplier invoices including reverse charge transactions. * Raising regular sales invoices and liaising with both customers and the Sales team to ensure prompt cash collection. * Other ad hoc duties required from time to time in order to assist the smooth running of the department and to provide additional assistance to the finance team The ideal candidate * The ideal candidate would have previous AP experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment. * Previous AR experience is desirable but not essential. * Excellent communicator who is comfortable in liaising with suppliers and management. * Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple workstreams. * Great team player working within the Finance function. * Understanding of UK VAT rules including reverse charge. * Netsuite experience is desirable but not essential. * Willingness to learn new skills and be part of an exciting journey ahead Salary/Benefits * £35,000 - £40,000 * Hybrid Working 3 days in the office * Pension Contribution * Private Medical Insurance * Casual dress code * Work related social events * Free fruit, snacks, and refreshments in the office Sound of interest! Reach out to Brandon directly. 48348BRINDCC

Are you looking for your next role in Accounts Payable for a growing forward-thinking business who believe heavily in upskilling their workforce? I am working exclusively with a construction business in Central London who are currently looking to expand their accounts payable team offering a Temp to Perm contract. Responsibilities: * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices using Sage 200 * Generating and checking reports and running supplier payments * Dealing with Supplier email enquiries calls and emails, managing the accounts payable inbox * Run supplier statement reconciliation, ensuring all invoices are paid inline with payment terms Benefits * Hybrid working * Study support * Competitive salary * Exciting fun culture with regular team events * Supportive structure to enable growth and promotions This role is to start asap or on a short notice period , please apply with most up to date CV profile. 48323LHINDCC

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established, growing professional services business who are heavily investing into the Credit Function. We are currently recruiting for a track proven Head of Credit Control who has consistently delivered in a fast paced, high-volume, hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities: * Transformation: Review of credit control process and implementation of process improvements including cadence of meetings with partners, KPI setting and monitoring, use of data * Relationship building: Building effective relationships with partners and key clients in order to understand opportunities for better receivables collection * Team management: Management of an initial team of 6 as the credit control team expands through multi-site buy & build. Team KPI setting and monitoring and incentivisation of team (e.g. possible collection bonuses) * Month end reporting: DSO analysis, banking covenant requirements (if applicable), reporting packs. Ensuring credit control software reporting suite is operating effectively * External relations: Building relationships with key clients and external debt collection agencies where required * Integration: Experience of a Buy & Build environment where acquired businesses are brought into the acquirer's processes in a scalable way across multiple sites Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: * Minimum of 10 years' experience * Advanced Excel Skills * Ideally prior experience in a PE environment * Experience in professional services * Ideally some experience in B2C businesses as well as B2B * A real aptitude for working with numbers; * Excellent ability to problem solve; and * Confident communication and presentation skills 48319BRINDCC

As a Senior Credit Controller in the real estate sector, your role involves managing the credit and collections processes to ensure timely payments from lease hold tenants. This role will have a particular focus on the retail sector. Key Responsibilites * Credit Policy Adherence: Monitor and enforce existing credit policies. Ensuring best practice across the Accounts Receivable function. * Tenant and Client Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, clients, and other stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact for credit-related inquiries, disputes, and escalations. * Collections Management: Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging reports, proactively following up on overdue payments, issuing reminders, and initiating collections actions as necessary to minimize delinquencies and maximize cash flow. * Negotiation and Resolution: Negotiate payment arrangements with delinquent tenants and clients, collaborating with property managers and AR management team to resolve disputes and minimize financial losses. * Credit Analysis and Reporting: Analyse credit and collections data to identify trends, assess portfolio performance, and forecast cash flow projections. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics and actionable insights. * Compliance and Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, lease agreements, and industry standards governing credit and collections activities. * Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the credit and collection's function, assist with implementing technology solutions and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. * Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to credit control staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning to optimize team performance and achieve departmental goals. Person Specification * Previous experience of the property industry desirable, combined with a minimum of 4 years' experience in credit control and a strong knowledge of the end to end credit control process. * Must be numerate, computer literate and possess good communication skills. * Excel experience within a Windows environment. * Must have ability to work under pressure, use their initiative and have a flexible yet ordered approach to their work. * Confident, assertive and strong attention to detail. * Experience of working in a high volume and target driven environment. * Previous supervisory experience is desirable. 48274BRINDCC

Credit Control Manager / Sales Ledger London

Portfolio Credit Control are working with a Global recognised Executive Search Firm to recruit a Credit Control Manager that can also oversee the Sales Ledger on a 12m FTC that is paying up to £50,000, you'll be overseeing a Team of 3, 1 being Junior. The role would ideally be based in London or Birmingham - with a working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH, also 1 anchor day per month where Teams will meet up. The UK-based finance team is fully responsible for the financial management of the UK business and has recently assumed control of the US operations. They are looking for a candidate that has a strong professional personality, who is able to build relationships across the business internally liaising with Consultants and Executive Assistants to enable the effective escalation of issues, ensuring clients are treated with respect and issues are resolved timely and appropriately. Responsibilities * Manage the downloading and actioning of the weekly debtor's report into Excel * Manage the commercial credit control ledger (approx. 300 clients with a value of £8m over 20+ Practices) * Managing the credit control team and all output * Contacting clients to confirm payment of invoices via telephone & email * Interact with EAs/support staff to educate them on processes and assist with reviewing debtors regularly * Manage and or escalate bad debt provisions where appropriate * Keep accurate notes of conversations held with clients/consultants * Always ensure the implementation of credit policy * Utilise finance packages to ensure the accuracy of data * Investigation into queries/payment issues using various resources * Provide analysis and KPIs regarding debtors, report on invoices paid * Work closely and effectively with the Sales Ledger team * Escalate queries and client issues to the appropriate person(s) where required * Set follow-up dates for the diary to review the account, as necessary * Manage your teams to ensure productive and correct output The Individual Knowledge * Demonstrable experience in credit control management * Experience working in Recruitment/Professional Services background (preferred but not essential) * Advanced IT skills, Microsoft 365 and expert Excel skills * Experience managing a small team Skills * Excellent communication and writing skills * Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills * Strong problem-solving skills * Collaborative approach * Can think strategically whilst being hands-on * Team player * Proactive * Democratic management style Ability * Solutions oriented * Completer finisher * Pace and energy * Detail oriented * Results driven * Organised multitasker Benefits * Benefits are for employees and LLP members who have passed their 3-month probationary period. * Simplyhealth Plan * My Wellbeing * Employee Assistance Programme (available from the first day of employment) * Group Company Pension - Company contributes 5%, employees 3% * Work-from-home allowance (for contracts of 1 years plus) * Give As You Earn * Volunteering Day * Holidays (accruable from the start date) * Full year: 25 days holiday + 3 gift days for the Christmas closure + national bank…

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established Property business who are currently looking to expand the talent in the accounts team. With the expansion and divisional growth we are currently assisting with the recruitment for a Property Service Charge Accountant, you must be proficient in QUBE MRI and have dealt with year-end accounts. Key Responsibilities * Preparing Monthly and quarterly client reporting * Client statements * Cashflow and income expenditure * Budget vs actual with relevant commentary for the Directors approval prior to client submission * Preparing full year-end service charge reconciliations * Balance sheet * Extended trial balances with relevant workings for the property managers approval before client and audit review * VAT reconciliation * Dealing with client and audit queries * Dealing with existing and providing ETB reconciliation * Issuing S20B where accounts cannot be met within 6 months after year-end * Dealing with lessees, clients, and resident association member queries * Assisting Property Manager in preparing yearly service charge budgets * Raising charges * Year-end balancing Charges * Assisting with monthly bank reconciliations MUST HAVE * Extensive knowledge with Qube system 47808BRR1INDCC

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