Credit Controller 22k+
Our client a leading Hotel is looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join their Finance team in a Credit Control role to monitor and organise the collection of outstanding debt, and to maintain the Hotel Sales ledger accounts. Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role and proven communication skills.
Responsibility of Credit Controller:
To deliver consistently high levels of excellence to ensure complete satisfaction of both internal and external customer
Liaising with Hotel operations on requests for credit checks. Ensure correct procedure is followed and any anomalies referred to Financial Controller
Opening new accounts in line with Hotel credit policy
Allocation of cash received, debt & credit advices and BACs payments against correct accounts on the ledger system. This is to be performed on a daily basis
Preparation of sales ledger banking on a daily basis
Organise daily calls to companies to chase outstanding debts. Inform Financial Controller of any problems or delays in payment immediately. Responsible for production of collection correspondence at appropriate time deadlines. Full documentation and notes must be kept at all times, in regard to collection of debts
Collation of chase sheets on companies as necessary
Liaise with Financial Controller and other relevant departments on any accounts which may present problems, i.e. cash flow problems etc
Production of monthly statement
Ensure all relevant information is gathered for debt collection envelope for further debt collection measures or write off is necessary
Maintain ledger to company working capital targets
Maintenance of filed records in line with audit and legal requirements
To answer telephone and deal with relevant queries in a quick and efficient manner
To perform any other related duties or special tasks as requested by Senior Management
To attend the Accounts staff meeting on a monthly basis
Constant review of ledger to ensure 'bad payers' are communicated to Sales and/or Reservations to avoid increased debt exposure
Ensure professional and friendly relationship is established with both clients and Debt Collection Agency personnel
Timely provision of all relevant information/documentation at Month-end to ensure attached 'Month-end Timetable is met
The Credit Controller will:
Have experience in a similar role
Have strong Word and Excel skills
Have Hotel experience (beneficial but not essential)
Accountability Recruitment are acting as an Employment Agency with regards to Permanent Vacancies and as an Employment Business with regards to Temporary Vacancies.
