Credit Control Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEWDesigner Parfums/ Shaneel Group is a fast-growing company in the perfume and cosmetics industry.Brands we operate include GHOST, ARIANA GRANDE, JENNIFER LOPEZ, CERRUTI, PLAYBOY, AIGNER, PORSCHE DESIGN and many more.JOB PURPOSETo provide accounts administration support to the Accounts & Finance team and to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the team and its facilities.THIS ROLE REQUIRES WORKING 4 DAYS FROM OUR OFFICE BASED IN WATFORD AND 1 FROM HOMEKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide accounts support to the whole team as required –including answering telephone, taking messages, photocopying, word processing etc.Run an aged debtors report on a daily basis and ensure that debts are paid in a timely mannerChase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescalesHandle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed termsProvide accurate information on invoice queriesUpdating sales ledger information using internal software and reconciling the booksOpening customer accounts with correct information and approvalApplying for credit where required and ensuring insurance is in placeEnsuring all filings and scanning is done appropriatelyTo produce work such as letters, databases, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations, in draft form using MSOffice applications.Communicate with all customers on a daily basis and maintain a good professional relationshipCheck bank statements, declare payments, update Cash Book, enter payments, allocation and reconciliationComplete month end process as requiredProvide cover for team members during periods of annual leaveAny other reasonable duties which may arise from time to timeREQUIREMENTS3 GCSE's or NVQ/AAT Level 2/3or equivalentIT literate and able to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)Have excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet set deadlinesA willingness to work flexiblyBasic accountancy knowledgeA positive and professional attitudeAbility to work on your own initiative, independently and be a team playerClear verbal and written communication with a good command of English ensuring accuracy at all timesIntegrity, and an ability to deal with and recognise confidential and sensitive information as well as work in afriendly and professional mannerAbility to work efficiently and confidentlyQuick learner