Credit and Collections Clerk
hace 14 días
Witney
In this role, you will drive profitable sales by maximising revenue within the shortest possible timeframe while minimising bad debt risk. You will protect and optimise the companys investment in accounts receivable, ensuring strong financial returns from working capital.You will also deliver accurate, timely financial and administrative support, ensuring efficient management of customer accounts and prompt payment collection.ThispositionisbasedatourWitneyofficesinOxfordshire,working3daysaweekintheoffice,workingonahybridbasis.In this role you will be responsible for...Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the sales organization and customers to enhance collection efforts while ensuring repeat business.Reduce outside collection and bad debt expense through the effective collection's activityInitiate contact with business units & customers, and follow up as needed to obtain commitments for payment or unfulfilled customer paymentsMaintain open communication with customers and field personnel to promote future business opportunitiesMonitoring and control of debt/Aged debt overview: ensuring agreed terms are adhered to by customers.Provide management accurate and timely reports on the status of collection of collection activityDocument of customer commitments for paymentDocument and communicate customer disputed items or complaintsOrder releaseQuery managementMonth End Aged Debt reporting, including monthly review calls liaising with Finance Directors, Sales/Business ManagersThe skills an experience we are ideally looking for...Minimum 2 years experience in Credit Control or AccountingStrong understanding of credit control principles and processesExperience in account reconciliation and balance managementExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Experience using finance systems (e.g: Oracle, SAP, sage, ABM, Proginov, JDE)Preferred:CICM, AAT studier, part qualified accountant or other relevant professional qualifications.Fluency in a European language (Polish, French, Spanish, Portuguese or any Nordic languages)WhatWeCanOfferWork-lifebalancethatsupportsyourwellbeingCompetitivecompensationprogrammeCareergrowthopportunitiesinatrulyinternationalenvironmentBepartofinnovationleadersintheprotectivecoatingsindustryAccesstoSherwinAcademyforcontinuoustrainingatalllevelsWellbeing,mentalhealth,women&inclusionnetworksandsupport,andID&EprogrammesthatmakeadifferenceAt Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-beingCareer with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contributionConnection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communitiesIt's all here for you... let's Create Your PossibleEligibility to WorkYou will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.Equal Opportunity EmployerAn equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.TPBN1_UKTJ