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Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with an ever-growing, well-established Business who are currently adding some talent to the Credit function. We are currently recruiting for a seasoned Credit Manager who is confident, a natural leader and someone who is eager to be hands on. This is an excellent opportunity which will give you longevity, stability and the opportunity to work with a credible brand. CREDIT MANAGER£45,000 - £55,000Hybrid Key Responsibilities * Overall responsibility for the Sales Ledger. The ledger is consistently reviewed, and aged transactions understood. * Monthly ledger reviews meetings are scheduled, and the commentary is up to an acceptable standard. * Ensure the Sales Ledger balances to the general ledger. * Responsible for understanding variances in Debtor days to budget * Ensure a high performance across the wider team. * Ensure dept technical platforms are maintained to an acceptable standard * Review and set monthly targets for the Sales Ledger team. * Constantly considering the appropriateness of current processes and identification of potential improvements. * Understands workflow within the team. Monitor, record and report additional resource requirements as turnover increases. * Report Aged Debt and collection performance in the required frequencies and formats. * Assess and manage customer risk, by performing risk assessments (credit checks) applying credit limits, credit terms, and in compliance with our credit insurance * Monitor and control the use of resources on a cost-effective basis. * Make recommendations for income generation and/or expenditure savings. * Accurately record and store information. * Obtain and evaluate information to aid decision-making. * Lead and contribute to discussions to solve problems and make decisions. * Maintain and present work in a professional manner and in a way that evokes confidence from other users * Ensure development of personnel within their jobs. * Recruit and select personnel to meet budgeted staffing levels. * Provide training and on-going assessments and formal appraisals on team members including the development of appropriate KPI's. * Provide regular feedback to individuals and teams on their performance. Complete monthly 1-1 with direct reports. * Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with peers and work colleagues, both within the department and throughout the company. * Maintain personal staff discipline, attendance and morale and minimise staff turnover. The ideal Candidate * 3 years' experience within a supervisory role in a fast-paced environment at a similar level of responsibility including managing direct reports. * Self-motivated with the ability to pro-actively plan and take ownership of own workload * Ability to cope with change in a constantly changing environment. * Excellent attention to detail and levels of accuracy * Ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships * Strong organisational and communication skills * Hands on, proactive approach to management. * Must be able to speak and write English to a high standard. * Strong people management skills including the ability to manage and develop a team. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail * IT literate with experience of Finance/ERP Systems and…

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established FMCG business who after continuous growth are looking to strengthen the Credit function. This well established business is massive on staff retention and internal development and progression. If you are 1-2 years into your Credit Control career and want to take that next step, look no further!Duties and Responsibilities * Responsible for managing the allocation of cash receipts for your allocated ledger. * Consistently reaches out to their respective customers to discuss ongoing improvements in the communication required to ensure prompt payment from our major accounts. * Reporting on a regular basis to the Credit Control Manager on the position of the assigned sale ledger and problem accounts and discussing the course of any action where applicable. * Oversee the opening on new customer accounts and ensuring that all departments are chased for correct information. * Create, initiate, and promote new ideas and processes. * Proactively contacting customers (primarily) by phone and (secondarily) by email to chase any outstanding monies and to deal with any customer queries. * Managing the process to ensure customers have received invoices which have been accurately raised and distributed in a timely manner * Creating and maintaining customers' accounts and running credit checks on existing and new customers. * Knowing and understanding the processes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) invoicing and ensuring resolution of all errors and queries received. * Assisting in the refining of the existing processes and procedures to help maximise the cash collection. * Build and maintain strong working relationships, both internally and externally ensuring high standards of service are always provided. * Can structure and plan all responsibilities to ensure the most efficient use of time and efforts. * Handle disputed accounts and negotiate with clients to bring payment in line with terms. * Undertake other ad hoc duties as directed by the Credit Manager 48561BRR2INDCC