Junior Credit Controller

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Credit Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to maintain and manage member accounts, ensuring minimal outstanding debts in line with the company's guidelines and procedures. The position is based in London, offering a hybrid working model with three days in the office. With a competitive salary of £27,000, this role provides an excellent platform for career growth within the finance sector.

What you'll do:

As a Junior Credit Controller, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our client's organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to manage member accounts, ensuring accuracy and minimising outstanding debts. You will also liaise closely with underwriters and claims handlers, effectively chasing up members or brokers where responses are absent or inadequate. Additionally, you will process payments of commissions to brokers following established procedures. Your role will extend beyond these tasks as you deputise for other members of the Credit Control function when necessary and train new Credit Controllers.

• Maintain the accuracy of sales ledger accounts for allocated members.
• Minimise outstanding debts due from allocated members.
• Maintain good working relationships with allocated members and relevant brokers.
• Process payment of commissions to brokers in accordance with procedures.
• Deputise for other members of the Credit Control function as necessary.
• Train new Credit Controllers in the principles and procedures of the department.
• Monitor the Club Reinsurance invoice procedure and perform quarterly reconciliations.
• Process bank charges and perform monthly reconciliations to ensure records are updated.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Junior Credit Controller position brings strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to maintain good relationships with members and brokers while your problem-solving abilities will help minimise outstanding debts. Experience in credit control or at a different P&I Club (any department) would be advantageous but not essential. Above all, your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines will set you apart.

• Strong numerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to problem solve.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in credit control or at a different P&I Club (any department) is preferred.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to employee development and satisfaction. They offer a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Their hybrid working model demonstrates their understanding of work-life balance, providing flexibility for their employees. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organisation that values its employees and offers excellent career progression opportunities.

What's next:

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About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: London