WIP AND BILLINGS CREDIT CONTROLLER

£35,000 + BENEFITS

CENTRAL LONDON

THE COMPANY
They are a top 15 Accounting Practice in the West End of London

THE ROLE
Continuing growth has resulted in the need for an additional credit controller. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working in conjunction with the existing credit controller, this role will focus on cash collection but with the scope to assist in rolling out paperless billing and new dunning process. Additionally, this role will have responsibility for monitoring WIP balances, to ensure these are either invoiced or brought to the attention of the Head of Finance if a write-off is required.

Main duties:

  • Cash collection (principally telephone based)
  • Resolution of client queries
  • Statements and reminder letters
  • Ensuring timely billing by monitoring Partners' WIP balances
  • Roll out of paperless billing and statements
  • Rolling out of new dunning process
  • Liaising with lawyers on legal action

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:

  • A professional demeanour
  • Able to adapt approach depending on the nature of the client. There will be exposure to senior individuals in corporate clients (Chief Executives, FDs) and high net worth private clients but also purchase ledger departments in large corporates
  • Internally, the role will involve regular contact with Partners, helping them to monitor their WIP balances and ensure invoices are sent in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Organised and proactive
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with partners in the firm
  • Effective time management through prioritisation of activity
  • Experience of leveraging IT systems to achieve efficiencies