Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst Collections

Sherwin-Williams

  • Witney, Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: FinanceJob Description:The role of a Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst Collection is responsible for the maximization of profitable sales over the shortest acceptable period and with the minimum of bad debt losses. The basic objective is to protect the company's investment in receivables to provide the best possible return for the company from the borrowed invested in Accounts Receivable. And to provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of account under his or her control.Responsibilities:In our Cash Collection team you will....Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the sales organization and customers to enhance collection efforts while ensuring repeat business.Chasing debts by phone/email, speaking on behalf of the company requiring good communication/diplomacy/tact/negotiation skills.Initiate contact with business units & customers, and follow up as needed to obtain commitments for payment or unfulfilled customer paymentsMaintain open communication with customer and field personnel to promote future business opportunities.Monitoring 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 activityOrder release: ensuring conditions are met to confirm the release diligently requiring good judgement, following order release process flow.Query managementMonth End Aged Debt reportingMaintenance of the Sales ledger/Treasury/GL leader to ensure customer master file is up-to-date and accurate with adjustmentsEstablishment of credit terms and limits/Account Review/Customer Master Setups for new customers or increased business on existing accountsQualifications:
  • GCSE Math's / English - A-C level would be preferable
  • 2 years Credit Control or Accounting background
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
  • Excellent team player
Preferred:
  • CICM, CIMA, AAT studier, part qualified accountant or other relevant professional qualification.
  • 2 years Customer Services background
This position is ideally based at our Witney, Oxfordshire office, working 1 day a week. Remote working can also be considered for applicants who live outside a commutable distance.#LI-JR1About Us:At 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-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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You 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 Employer
An 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.

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