Our client is seeking a part-time Credit Controller to join their finance department, based in Guernsey. The role is permanent and requires the candidate to work 25 hours per week. The ideal applicant must already be eligible to live and work in Guernsey. This position will report directly to the Financial Controller and will involve various responsibilities related to credit management and accounts receivable. The successful candidate will primarily focus on reconciling trade accounts, managing risk, and conducting customer due diligence compliance for both new and existing accounts. They will also ensure that aged accounts receivables are regularly reviewed and maintained at an acceptable level. The role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach in building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will be expected to identify opportunities for process enhancement and drive efficiencies within the finance function.
Job Duties:
- Conducting credit, compliance, and due diligence checks to approve or decline trade account customer applications
- Creating, maintaining, and monitoring customer accounts to ensure accuracy and risk mitigation
- Performing periodic credit checks and approving or declining credit limit changes
- Providing support to the Sales & Marketing team for Business Partner Screening requirements
- Proactively chasing aged accounts receivables and issuing monthly payment reminders and year-end statements
- Providing copy invoices and resolving invoice-related queries as required
- Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to customer and internal queries
- Posting and allocation of daily customer cash receipts
- Processing payment remittances and vendor invoice deductions
- Inputting sales invoices into the Amazon Vendor online portal and coordinating return order processing
- Calculating and posting bad debt provisions and write-offs
- Drafting and issuing manual monthly sales invoices
- Assisting the Customer Care team with resolution of sales order queries
- Assisting the Call Centre team with direct customer finance enquiries
- Processing and printing customer refund cheques on a bi-weekly basis
- Maintaining documented procedures for all key tasks performed
- Undertaking ad hoc finance-related tasks as requested
Job Requirements:
- Numerically minded with strong attention to detail
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
- Good communication and organisation skills
- Ability to work well within a team and to deadlines
- Experience within a finance department is desirable
- Previous experience in credit control is advantageous
- Knowledge of Dynamics NAV or similar accounting software
What You’ll Love:
This role offers a friendly and informal atmosphere where innovation and success are at the forefront of the company’s mission to support customers in living long and healthy lives. The organisation prides itself on professional growth, providing numerous opportunities for training and career development. You will be part of a dedicated team that values hard work and aims for continual enhancement of processes within a thriving sector.
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