Credit Controller

MSO Cleland Ltd have been in operation for 149 years providing complete sustainable packaging solutions from design through to delivery of cartonboard packaging and labels to the food, drink, pharmaceutical and healthcare markets. We currently employ 170+ people at our factory on the Castlereagh Road in Belfast and have recently become part of the Van Genechten Packaging Group which spans 12 sites across the UK and Europe.

Following this exciting integration we have an opportunity in our Accounts Department to join a well established team of print professionals in a successful, established and growing organisation as a Credit Controller. In return we offer a competitive salary, 34 days holiday per year including statutory days, company pension scheme etc.

Main tasks of Job

• Credit Control
• Credit Risk Assessment – evaluate customer’s credit status and ensure appropriate credit limits are set and maintained
• Set up terms and conditions
• Liaise with debtors to ensure the timely settlement of accounts and build strong relationships
• Proactively manage overdue accounts and implement effective debt recovery procedures
• Negotiate payment plans
• Deal with Credit Insurance and ensuring timely reporting of overdue debts
• Manage Credit Insurance reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate records / keep detailed notes and file documents to ensure easy retrieval
• Work closely with all departments to resolve issues regarding customer queries, communicate customer account status on a regular basis
• Reporting – provide regular reports on receivables and overdue accounts
• Month end Debtor Statements
• The individual will be expected to cross train to support other accounts functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
  

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated within the overall Business Objectives of the Company.

Employee Specification

Essential Requirements

• Five GCSEs at Grades A-C (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Minimum of 1 years proven experience working in an Accounts environment
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to work to and meet deadlines
• Excellent accuracy skills
• Good communication and inter-personal skills

Desirable Requirements

• A’level / NVQ or professional qualification (or equivalent) in a Business/Finance
• Experience working on a Finance system