Apprentice Credit Control Administrator

Apprentice Credit Control Administrator, supporting a large collections team, Milton Keynes, £17,000 + full training

This great opportunity has arisen within this thriving business for an Apprentice Credit Controller Administrator.

Working within a team of credit controllers the apprentice credit controller will be a key figure in supporting the financial function of the business, which requires the building and maintaining of strong relationships with the credit controllers to ensure the smooth running of their accounts.

The Credit Controller Apprenticeship programme along with internal support provided will give you all the knowledge and skills required to develop a career within the Credit Control environment.

Reporting directly to the Credit Manager the daily duties will include:

• Ensuring customer data is kept up to date at all times.
• Providing accurate management data.
• Working closely alongside stakeholders to minimise risk whilst supporting business growth.
• Supporting the evaluation of customer credit limits.
• Chasing customers for overdue debts.
• Manage and maintain the consolidated ledger ensuring information is accurate and matched to individual customer portals.
• Processing incoming funds and maintain the reconciliation of accounts.
• Maintain the credit control system and processes in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Finance colleagues.
• Check customers credit and approve or decline applications based on company standards and requirements.
• Maintain accurate master data records.
• Work closely with the Credit Manager to improve and implement debt collection processes when there are any overdue invoices or payments and initiate legal proceeding if necessary.
• Develop an understanding of each consolidated invoicing customer and how the individual portals operate, and the challenges that it faces from internal and external factors.

The role is suited to a candidate who is keen to learn and develops. Holds good communication skills, be computer literate in Microsoft Office including MS Excel. With an eye for detail and work to deadlines.