Credit Controller

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join our busy team, working within our well-established and growing Canterbury based practice.

Working within our treasury department you will assist the Partners with a range of functions, including:

• Preparation of monthly sales ledger statements
• Maintain contact with overdue debtors and problematic cases to ensure payment is made, and resolving any queries in a timely manner and liaising with partners
• Collecting funds by cards and banking cheques received when necessary

• General accounts administration, including maintaining files.
• Posting transactions on both QuickBooks and Xero software.
• Other tasks as assigned, and ad hoc work as requested.

This is a full-time office-based position, and the standard hours are 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate should:

• Be at least AAT Level 2 qualified (desired)
• Have excellent verbal and written English, including a high level of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Be Self-motivated, logical thinker with a professional attitude.
• Have a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to remain accurate under pressure.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines is a must, as well as attention to detail plus the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Have a minimum of 12 months in a previous role (desired).
• Previous experience of using accounting software, particularly Xero is preferred but not essential.

If you are a motivated, diligent individual looking for a new challenge, and would like to explore this exciting opportunity further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@burgesshodgson.co.uk