Credit Controller

Job Description

Credit Controller 
Fort Dunlop - Birmingham 
ASAP Start 
9 Months Temporary 
£13.08 Per Hour 

Our client is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of speciality chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. They operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. They are also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means their sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. 

Our client is currently looking for a credit controller to join their team based in Birmingham (Fort Dunlop) 
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced Credit controller with European language skills 

Duties will include the following: 

* Chase customer payments across the EMEA Region to be on-time and to avoid overdues 
* Manage payments due well in advance of due date 
* Work with field sales force to ensure on-time collection 
* Collect all monies as they fall due: sending and follow-up of statements 
* Chase overdue customers by phone and email 
* Investigate and resolve customer queries (e.g. CN requests) 
* Monitor accounts which are overdue or over credit limits 
* Credit analysis for new customers and regular review of credit risk at full customer base 
* Perform Cash allocation duties 
* Pro-active and assertive self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, 
* IT literate: advanced user of Excel and Word, SAP experience preferable but not essential 
* Languages: English & 1 other European Language (French, German, Spanish, Italian) 
* Finance background is a distinct advantage.

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