Credit Control Manager - 12m FTC

Credit Control Manager - 12m FTC

Leading Retailer
up to 50,000 + great benefits & 10% bonus
Hybrid Working (2 days pw office)
Central London

IMMEDIATE START / WITHIN 2 WEEKS

We are looking for a Credit Controller for a maternity cover contract. You will manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable function. The role will involve a high level of attention to detail and people management; as you will have 3 direct reports as well as exposure to key internal stakeholders in the business.

In this role you'll get to:
Work across AP & AR looking after the following responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Manage supplier and banking queries/relationships
• Detailed review of the mid-month and end of month payment runs
• Critically reviewing the accounts payable control environment, and working to develop and implement robust controls, policies and processes
• Taking full ownership of the accounts payable process including maintenance and accuracy of the payable ledgers
• Managing the monthly close of accounts payable and supporting the accounting team with reporting and analysis
• Support the ESG project, providing data on utilities and staff travel monthly.
• Final PO approvals, checking coding against the budget.
• Monitor expense approvals and workflows.

Accounts Receivable

• Posting receipts and ensuring cash allocations are completed and reviewed daily for accuracy whilst reconciling complex customer accounts
• Daily invoicing and monthly statement distribution to customers, including monitoring customer portals
• Work with the commercial team, senior management and US team to reduce debtor days and increase cash collections, as well as escalating any credit limit and non-payment issues
• Conducting credit checks for new customers in a timely manner, whilst monitoring financial risk performance on top customers
• Work closely with our warehouse to dispute any stock shortages and other deductions from customers.
• Producing daily and weekly debtor/cash reporting with supportive narrative
• Managing the monthly close of accounts receivable and responsible for the reporting and analysis
• Ensuring all accounts have been fully invoiced by the end of the month.
• Pricing updates for customers.

Additional responsibilities

• Overseeing the bank reconciliations for accuracy.
• Team Management.
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file and liaison with auditors relating to the AP and AR ledgers
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the finance function
• Business partnering with key contacts in the departments; ensuring team deliver first class service reflective of different wants and needs
• Ad hoc queries from the business
• Support with any tax queries and submissions in both UK and US.

What we are looking for in you:

• Previous experience credit control is a must have
• Enthusiastic and Experienced individual
• Strong experience with debtors books and credit control
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple currencies.
• Accounts payable experience.
• A good level of MS Excel and Outlook Skills.
• Well organised and has the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Works with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with managing a team and good interpersonal skills