Credit Controller Short Term Contract

Our prestigious client based in modern spacious offices in Poole is looking for a Credit Controller to join the busy office-based Finance team. This is initially for a 3-month short term contract with the potential to go permanent. Purpose of Credit Controller role: Effectively manage and control debts. Responsible for collecting invoices and ensure that credit given to customers is monitored whilst providing excellent customer service. Job Responsibilities for Credit Controller: * Act as a main point of contact for customer account queries * Reconciliation, managing customer portals and integration * Review new and existing accounts for creditworthiness, setting or suggesting appropriate terms and credit limits, considering previous history, credit agency and trade references and other relevant sources of information * Effectively review, manage and collect customer accounts, prioritising to maximise cash flow whilst minimising risk exposure (bad debts) * Resolve invoice and payment queries promptly and efficiently * Produce and distribute customer statements of account. * Produce and distribute customer overdue/reminder letters * Produce and circulate weekly and ad hoc on stop, credit hold status and other reports. * Proactive management of new accounts and high value invoices * Build effective relationships with customers and internal contacts. * Prepare month end consolidated invoices. * Escalate significant issues/concerns as necessary You must have previous experience working within a busy Credit Control team and be available for an immediate to 1 week start. * Contract type: 3 Month Fixed Term – Potential to go Perm * Hours: 40 hours per week / Office based * Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Credit Control, Credit Controller, Finance, Poole, Invoice