Credit Controller The Salutem Group operates 132 services including care homes, schools and community services across the United Kingdom. The business specialises in caring for children and adults with a range of disabilities including learning and behavioural difficulties, autism, and mental health issues. We care for some of the most vulnerable people in the UK and we provide them with the best opportunities to live a fulfilling life.
At Salutem, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life, regardless of his or her background or disability. The aim of our homes is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for adults and young people.
Job Scope:
We are looking for an AR Clerk to join the team in Windsor to support our Accounts Receivable
Team, taking ownership of a set of customer accounts and proactively driving collection rates. The right candidate will be friendly and enthusiastic, keen to learn, face changes and meet challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
Benefits include:
- Training and qualification - including study support for Accounting qualifications.
- Internal progression - We're committed to helping you to reach your full potential and progress in your career with us.
- Wagestream App - Manage your finances and access up to 30% of your pay throughout the month as and when you need it.
- Perkbox – A advantages platform including over 200 different exclusive perks and discounts such as cinema tickets, flights/holidays, theme parks, days out plus much more!
- Employee Support Helpline – Access to a private and confidential employee support helpline 24/7, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, legal support, mental health and more.
- Death in Service Benefit
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for credit control over a set of customer accounts including cash allocation.
- Maintaining integrity of sales ledger accounts.
- Upkeeping multiple mailboxes within SLAs.
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies and queries.
- Building strong relationships with funders and colleagues.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year experience within a Finance environment.
- Experience of working within a SME or similar multi-site business.
- Proficiency in reconciliations and credit control.
- Friendly and enthusiastic personality, with high levels of attention to detail.
- Track record for excellent customer service.
- Aptitude in MS Office, particularly MS Excel. Experience with Sage 200 is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to work in the UK and to receive a clear DBS check.
This should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. This will be reviewed annually and may be amended in consultation with the post holder to incorporate changing trends.
Each member of staff has a responsibility to ensure that they undertake Continuous Self Development.
Salary: £23,000.00 - £25000.00/year depending on experience