Credit Controller

Job Description

This role sits within the UK-based part of Finance Centre of Excellence (COE). The AtkinsRéalis COE has a permanent vacancy in the Cash Collections team in Worcester. This role is to collect monies due to Atkins by their clients on a timely basis, predominately via telephone, but also using statements and delinquency letters and email as and when required.

This role will report to the UK-based Credit Control Manager.

This new position is a great opportunity for the right person to make a positive impact in a changing business and systems environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

ICM or equivalent would be desirable

Experience:

• A strong track record of working in a Collections/Credit Control environment.
• Experience working with purchase orders and resolving disputes.

Skills:

• Excel: Intermediate level in order to create spreadsheets and maintain databases when required.
• Word: Basic level in order to create written communication and reports.
• Outlook: Intermediate level in order to communicate with Customers via email.
• Telephone Skills: Ability to handle all types of calls, whether internal or external, in a polite, helpful and informative manner.
• Able to work collaboratively, thus building strong relationships with Project Managers and Finance colleagues.
• Skilled at prioritising workload to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Organised and flexible.
• Effective communicator.

Responsibilities:

• To assist in the collection of external customer debt.
• To inform and resolve any issues or disputes on external Customer accounts that may prevent payment.
• To build internal Customer relationships to assist in the Cash Collections role.
• To build external Customer relationships to assist in the collection of cash.
• To ensure that appropriate action is taken against accounts that are in default, in line with the Cash Collections procedure.
• To maintain Customer account records to communicate previous actions taken.
• To demonstrate ability to meet the monthly cash target both individually and as a team.
• To advise AtkinsRéalis Business Units of any potential issues or problems that may arise on external Customer accounts.

Applicants must have the required the infrastructure to enable remote working

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Additional Information: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

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