Credit Controller

Key Responsibilities

In line with the SIS Values, the main responsibilities of the Credit Controller are set out below.

 Sales Ledger: 

• Timely and effective collection of all debts across the ledgers, where they are due.
• Prepare monthly forecast of estimated cash receipts  
• Reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Agreeing short term payment plans with customers, where appropriate.
• Debt recovery referrals – Liaising with Manager and external solicitors on potential legal referrals for delinquent accounts.
• Liaising with Billing and Commercial teams to analyse customer revenue share returns expected but not received to assess impact on cash collection
• Monthly debt analysis, including but not limited to:-
• Debtor days
• Monthly analysis of Key Customer payment schedules to support cash inflow
• Customer payment efficiency reporting to track payment patterns
• Managing a variety of incoming mailboxes
• Reviewing intercompany balances and proposing settlements

Other:

• Maintenance of monthly Sales Ledger Withholding Tax reconciliation and procedures.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors where necessary.
• Other tasks and projects as directed by the Transaction Manager.

Skills and Experience

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentational).
• Attention to detail and ability to manipulate and interpret financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of SIS suppliers, customers and products is desirable, however, the ability to deal with general supplier & customer queries on a day to day basis is essential. A key measure of success in this role will be understanding when to escalate any complex queries.
• Strong Excel skills will be an advantage;
• Customer focused, understanding the needs of customers and the importance of providing solutions to satisfy short and long-term objectives.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of Sage is advantageous; however, training will be provided.
• Knowledge of VAT is desirable; however, training will be provided.

Reporting Lines and Key Relationships

The role forms part of the SIS Finance transactional team and reports to the Transaction Manager.

This role has no direct reports.

Working location

The role is based in the MediaCityUK office based.

Non-operational roles can be fulfilled via a hybrid arrangement of time in the office and working from home.