Credit Control Officer

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Page Personnel are delighted to be working alongside a Higher Education institution in Lincoln in their search for a temporary to permanent Credit Control Officer. This is a role suitable for someone who is looking to gain more exposure in a busy finance function and stability in their career.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable Higher Education Organisation based in Lincoln, easily commutable from wider Lincolnshire including Newark, Gainsborough and Grantham. Due to recent expansion within the team, my client are looking for a Credit Control Officer to join their growing team. The role will be directly reporting into an Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

Description

The Credit Control Officer will be to report to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and provide an effective Accounts Receivable function to all areas of the organisation. More specific duties of the Credit Control Officer include:

• Controlling and collecting all revenues from various streams within agreed timescales resolving related queries as and when they arise
• Liase with debt collection agencies
• Maintain accuracy of the sales ledger, ensuring all processing and reconciliation activity is carried out
• Investigate and resolve credit balances in a timely manner
• General Finance Administration

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working in a busy finance function
• Be undertaking their AAT qualifications (or have relevant experience)
• Have experience using a computerised accounting system
• Be a competent user of Microsoft Office
• Have excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Have a high attention to detail

Job Offer

The successful candidate can expect a salary between £21-23,000 + 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays + local government pension scheme + hybrid, flexible working with 3 days working from home + excellent progression and development opportunities