Credit Controller

Our Milton Keynes based Energy client is looking to hire a n experienced Credit Controller on an initial 6 month contract commencing asap.
 
Please note that this role would require a presence in the Milton Keynes offices at least 3 days per week and therefor candidates must live within a daily commutable distance from the office.
 
Candidates must also have a UK Right to Work valid for at least 6 months from the contract commencement date, as the role is not suitable for Visa sponsorship.
 
What We are looking for:
 
Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable and Credit Control and prior experience of reconciling large volumes of data.
Located within a daily commutable distance of Milton Keynes.
 A dedicated and driven individual with a keen eye for detail.
You must have demonstrable organisation skills to meet operational deadlines and must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
As a self-starter, you should thrive when working independently and taking initiative.

This is a great opportunity to join the Customer Operations team as an Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Analyst.
 
Reporting into the Cash & Collections Manager, requires taking ownership of the daily reconciliations of the bank, sales ledger, billing and payments to ensure accurate cash allocations to customer accounts, along  
exposure and achieve collections targets.

Main accountabilities will include:
Allocate and import incoming customer payments into Sales Ledger, resolving any discrepancies, ensuring validation at key stages.
Complete daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of the sales ledger to bank.
Ownership of unallocated cash ensuring it is at a reasonable minimum month on month within agreed targets set by line manager.
Train other members of the team to ensure contingencies for leave.
Engage with other business areas for support where appropriate to maximise timely allocation resolution.
Manage the customer / operations queries relating to payments and allocations through a ticket process, ensuring resolution within agreed SLAs.
Reconcile and investigate Failed Direct Debits, Indemnity Claims, Chargebacks and other bank claims, contacting customers to ensure timely cash collection.
Lead on write-off case file generation to line manager through to submission of proof of debt claims where applicable
Manage a small Credit Control ledger to maximise collections performance through high volume outbound and inbound contact in designated hours by phone and email channels.
Work effectively with customers to improve our bad debt exposure and achieve collections targets.
Resolve queries, ensuring they are managed efficiently within SLAs to obtain payment from customers.
Mitigate the company credit risk and escalate as appropriate to the Cash & Collections Manager.
Contribute to the overall success of the team and Company goals by maintaining regular attendance, punctuality, focus and professionalism at all times.
 
contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed)

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables