Sales Ledger Clerk​/Credit Controller

Job Title:

Sales Ledger Clerk/Credit Controller

Department:
Credit Control

Reports to:

Credit Control Manager

The Primary Care division of Vital Healthcare has revenues of c.£150m in the German, Swiss and British markets enabled through its own commercial teams. High quality medical and diagnostic products are supplied for use in primary care, laboratory, and blue light settings. The division employs approximately 425 people in 3 countries.

Primary Care UK – consists of Williams Medical () with revenues of c.£60M and SP Services () with revenues of c.£10M both specialise in providing a wide range of medical, healthcare products and equipment to healthcare professionals and organisations. Primary Care UK employs approximately 200 people across two purpose-built facilities, one in Telford, West Midlands England and one in Rhymney, South Wales

To maximise cash inflow by prompt and professional collection of accounts due, in order to reduce debt, increase cash flow and reduce risk. To provide a helpful and friendly service to all our customers and carry on the customer care policy through all processes.

Main Duties/Responsibilities and Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Chasing debt by telephone and e-mail and reducing debtor days
• Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances
• Processing reminder letters and monthly statementsliaising with Key Accounts, Sales and Customer Care departments to resolve outstanding queries
• Ensuring all major accounts adhere to agreed order to cash cycle
• Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliation
• Investigating and resolving queries relating to non-payment of invoices
• Working to strict monthly collections targets
• Other duties as and when required

• Knowledge of SAP or similar accounting package
• Competent with Microsoft desktop packages to include Outlook, Word and with good Excel skills
• You will have 2-3 years previous experience of working in an accounts department with exposure to credit control

• Part qualified ICM or AAT qualification would be an advantage but not essential
• The position would suit an individual who is driven by results and is target driven.
• A polite but tenacious telephone manner is essential
• Strong team working ethos and the ability to be pro‑active and use initiative to work alone when required
• Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.