Job Description:
About Vesta Software Group:
The Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain.
Being a portfolio group of Jonas Software (within Constellation Software Inc.), the Vesta Software Group Limited is all about strengthening businesses within the markets in which we compete and enabling them to grow – whether through organic measures such as new initiatives and product development, day-to-day business, or through acquisitions.
http://www.vestasoftwaregroup.com/
https://jonassoftware.com/
Position:
We are seeking a dedicated professional Credit Controller to join our team on a full-time basis to manage multiple small ledgers. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Finance Team (Vesta) in a high growth organization and will be responsible for participating in the day-to-day processes of the team.
Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor and working as part of the Vesta Finance Team, you will be responsible for the efficient and timely collection of debtor balances across multiple ledgers. You will be expected to provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers and adhere to the policies and guidelines set by the department within a high performance culture. Additionally, you will be required to assist with aging analysis, supporting cash flow forecasting and analysis and basic bookkeeping.
Vesta operates in a casual working environment and promotes both team and individual growth.
This role is based in Wallingford, but Vesta operates across multiple geographical locations and therefore the role may require some travel to UK sites.
To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and staff at all levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to progress and begin a career with the Company.
Job Responsibilities:
This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:
Call and e-mail customers to discuss and collect payments
Make notes of findings in the accounting system for reference
Review aged debt report on a daily basis to identify overdue debt
Provide special focus on the collection of all overdue debt and problematic accounts
Help to facilitate the resolution of customer queries with the appropriate internal staff to ensure payment is received
Manage credit referencing
Monitor credit limits and payment terms
Identify outstanding remittances
Compose weekly credit note batches on excel and send for business approval
Allocate cash and resolve unidentified cash. Reconciliation of customer accounts
Send out account statements and further outstanding reminders in line with Company Control Policy
Prepare cash and age debtor reports. Distribute accurate reports in a timely manner as required
Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required
Working alongside Business Unit Managers to help drive KPI targets.
Provide a link between the Central Finance Team and the Business Units
From time to time this role may require travel to other sites.
Ability to work and manage customer portals
Ability to arrange direct debits and manage the Direct Debit Portal for your ledgers
Possibility to undertake projects and adhoc duties in line with credit control
Job Qualifications:
Must have proven credit control experience
CICM qualifications / qualification by experience would be advantageous
Demonstrated ability to reduce overdue debt and maintain a tidy ledger.
Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively and to deliver results.
Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in…