Credit Controller
The Company
The Port of Blyth is a major UK Statutory Trust Port, expanding rapidly and having recently announced record Group turnover of over £30 million. Much of this growth is driven by its position as a leading UK offshore energy support base that continues to be at the forefront of offshore wind and renewable energy development.
The Port has a reputation for its customer focused and innovative can-do approach to handling services, covering a number of sectors in addition to offshore energy, including project cargo, containers, dry bulks and breakbulks.
Its major subsidiary, Transped, provides a comprehensive worldwide door-to-door forwarding and logistics service, whilst Port Training Services offers award-winning industrial and port related training across the UK.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast moving and growing business, with the potential to quickly take on responsibility and grow within the organisation.
The role will involve working in the Finance team, including closely with the Finance Director.
We are a high-growth dynamic business with exciting and ambitious plans ahead. This would be an ideal time to join the Finance team to gain experience and skills in a wide range of Finance areas as well as to contribute to the organisation’s continued success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
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Debt chasing over the phone and via email
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Post invoices and credit notes on the accounts system
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Post and allocate multi-currency receipts on the accounts system
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Send out customer statements on a monthly basis
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Deal with payment and invoice queries
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Prepare daily spreadsheet of payments received
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Maintain daily forecast of amounts due in
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Providing credit checks on new/existing customers as required
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Liaise with operational team to ensure any customer issues are resolved
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Month end reporting
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Other activities within the Finance team - you will become part of an experienced team and therefore role flexibility will be essential
Skill Requirements
Essential:
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Experience in credit control and query resolution
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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High levels of enthusiasm
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Ability to work as an individual as well as a good team player
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Strong IT / Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills
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Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to challenge
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Ability to plan and manage changing priorities
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Able to work to deadlines - both internally and externally
Preferred (but not Essential):
Remuneration
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£24k - £28k (FTE) depending on experience pro-rata for 30 hours per week
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Private medical scheme
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Defined contribution pension scheme
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33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 statutory days) pro-rata
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Bonus scheme