Job Description

Part Time Accounts Assistant (Credit Controller)

A market leading packaging company is seeking a Part Time Credit Controller Assistant to join our team in Southampton, Hampshire.

Your new employer

The aim for the business is to become one of the UK's leading suppliers for any and all packaging needs, across every market sector. All their products are bespoke and manufactured on-site in their purpose-built production facility.

The company is in the midst of an extensive programme of investment in Buildings, Facilities, modern Production equipment and skilled and talented personnel. The company produces almost all forms of polythene packaging including Shrink Film, Pallet Covers, Polythene Bags, Food Packaging Films and much more. Despite significant growth over two generations, the original emphasis on customer service has remained one of their primary objectives, together with market-leading development in "green" business practices and sustainable forms of packaging.

Your new role

We are looking for a Part Time Credit Controller Assistant to join our credit control team, assisting in daily functions and all aspects of accounts receivable

The role primarily covers managing client/debtors accounts in an orderly manner, maximising collections and minimising overdue and the risk of bad debt by ensuring all accounts within the job holders' control have been contacted for payment and followed up as necessary.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities

The credit control admin needs to liaise closely with clients and other departments e.g. sales and finance to ensure the agreed risk strategy is implemented and adhered to. This environment is often fast moving, time critical and pressured.

Chase customers for payment of accounts by telephone, e-mail and letter, preparing statements and or reconciliations of account and emailing customers to assist them to make payment

Identify issues on accounts and undertake their prompt resolution either with the customers or internally within our businesses

Organise own workload with special focus on collection of debts according to size and age

Provide accurate and up to date information to the Supervisor regarding cash collections/overdues and where required present the information to Senior Managers

Ensure where appropriate that overdue debt is referred to the Credit Risk Analyst in a timely manner, and in accordance with credit policy and procedures

Support the process of Account Application Forms, propose/set credit limits for new and existing customers, in accordance with procedures, with reference to external rating agencies, customer accounts and other pertinent information and ensure such information is up to date

Review held orders in a timely fashion, then review accounts and make credit decisions where appropriate to release or not within present limits

Keep internal contacts informed of collection progress and highlight grounds for concern in good time

Ensure compliance with month end closing calendar and provide timely reporting of results to various stakeholders

What you will need to succeed

Ideally, but not essential, experience working within a similar role

Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

A strong team player with sound communication skills.

Key Skills

Ability to work in a constantly changing & process challenging environment

Keen to accept responsibility and accountability.

Committed to achieving project/company goals.

What you will get in return

Chance to work for one of the fastest-growing businesses within this industry

20 holidays per annum, plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

Company pension

Candidate screening

Candidates are required to provide the following items as part of the screening process:

- Their full CVs

- Their documents showing their entitlement to work in the UK in accordance with "Right to Work" legislation, such being a British Citizens, granted settlement for EU nationals, passport and BRP for non-EU nationals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Accounts Receivable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person