• Working for a retail company
• Temporary to Permanent

About Our Client

My client is a well-established company based in Central London. Due to recent rapid growth, they are now looking to hire a Credit Controller to join their diverse Team.

This is a temporay to permanent role with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office / working from home.

Their offices are based in London, close to Bank Street Tube Station.

Sector: Retail

Job Description

Credit Controller


The group, fast-paced and growing, is specialized in manufacturing and distributing luxury fragrances and cosmetics. We hold a portfolio of brands that includes Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Chopard Parfum, Elie Saab, Florence By Mills and more.


Position Description

They are looking for a pro-active and flexible Credit Controller to join the Finance department and be the first credit controller in the company.

This new position will report to the Financial Director work in close relation with the accounting team, customer service and operations.Key Responsibilities

• Customer risk management:
  • Customer credit check and credit limit management
  • Creation and management of the customer cards database in the ERP

• 
  Cash collection
  • Directly liaise with customers (national accounts, independents, distributors,…) to establish a good relationship and solve any payments issues
  • Enquire and reconcile deductions from payments
  • Reconcile and confirm statement of accounts

• 
  Sales order approval
  • Identification and release of sales orders to customers at risks and support achievement of the budget.

• 
  Bank
  • Daily banking and cash allocation

• 
  Reporting
  • Weekly Customer aging report communication to all departments , including risks summary, actions taken and to be taken
  • Analysis of old debts

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  Other
  • Support for potential issues with EDI to customers
  • Credit Insurance
  • Direct debit

The Successful Applicant

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• 
  Experienced Credit Controller who can implement processes in relation to credit control
• FMCG and/or beauty industry experience with main retailers as customers
• Confident IT user - Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication skill
• Business Central experienÎ
• International exposure (companies in UK but also in switzerland, Italy, Germany, France…)
• Multitasking, organized and open to additional responsibilities
• Proactivity and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and exercise judgment
• Respect of strict deadlines and processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be paid £17/h - £22 depending on experience.