Credit Control Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Designer 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 PURPOSE

To 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 HOME

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 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 manner
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Handle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate information on invoice queries
• Updating sales ledger information using internal software and reconciling the books
• Opening customer accounts with correct information and approval
• Applying for credit where required and ensuring insurance is in place
• Ensuring all filings and scanning is done appropriately
• To produce work such as letters, databases, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations, in draft form using MS
• Office applications.
• Communicate with all customers on a daily basis and maintain a good professional relationship
• Check bank statements, declare payments, update Cash Book, enter payments, allocation and reconciliation
• Complete month end process as required
• Provide cover for team members during periods of annual leave
• Any other reasonable duties which may arise from time to time

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 GCSE's or NVQ/AAT Level 2/3or equivalent
• IT 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 deadlines
• A willingness to work flexibly
• Basic accountancy knowledge
• A positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work on your own initiative, independently and be a team player
• Clear verbal and written communication with a good command of English ensuring accuracy at all times
• Integrity, and an ability to deal with and recognise confidential and sensitive information as well as work in a
• friendly and professional manner
• Ability to work efficiently and confidently
• Quick learner