Credit Controller

Job Title: Credit Controller 

Location: Becket House, Worthing (2 days from home following successful probation)

Brand: LRG

Salary: Competitive 

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 200 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company. 

Job Summary and key responsibilities: 

Leaders Romans Group are looking for a full time Credit Controller to join us on a permanent basis based in our busy office in Becket House, Worthing. The role will involve managing one main ledger and two smaller ones, reducing aged debt and monitoring debtor days. Experience is preferred but not essential if you can demonstrate relevant transferable skills.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage own ledgers and ensure debts are paid within timely manner

• Chase overdue invoices by telephone and email within agreed timescales

• Ensure individual target and objectives are achieved

• Handle and resolve customer queries

• Preparation of the daily banking

• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activities

• Attend regular meetings with business stakeholders with the focus to build and maintain interdepartmental rapport

• Ensure month end process deadlines are met as required

• Operate within and demonstrate LRG company values at all times

What are we looking for: 

• Good business acumen for problem solving & customer focus

• Highly numerical, analytical whilst focused on the detail and maintaining an appreciation of the bigger picture.

• Confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders at all levels within the organisation

• Ability to negotiate best outcome for all parties

• Ability to work independently, self-motivate and work in a team

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work to deadlines

• Good written and oral communications skills

• Good level of IT related knowledge and associated Microsoft office packages

• Excel = intermediate level

Desirable:

• Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control Experience 

• Professional finance qualification (AAT) preferred but not essential 

• Property related experience 

What we can offer you: 

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company 

• Market leading training and ongoing professional development  

• Supportive and collaborative team environment 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary 

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme  

• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year 

• Staff discounts and LRG incentive program 

• Excellent parental leave and fertility policy in place 

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. 

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.