Payment Collection Executive

About the Role:

We are UK based company and seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payment Collection/ Credit Control Executives to join our finance team in India, supporting our UK-based operations. This dual-focused role will be responsible for managing our accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and minimizing credit risk. Additionally, the role will involve supporting accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of UK accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit Control & Accounts Receivable Management:

• Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts in accordance with company credit terms.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to facilitate collections and resolve payment queries.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment patterns, identifying potential risks and escalating issues as necessary.
• Reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and process payment allocations accurately.
• Prepare and issue statements of accounts and dunning letters as per established credit control procedures.
• Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams to address customer issues impacting payment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in the accounting system.

Accounts Payable Support:

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers.
• Support the preparation of payment runs and ensure adherence to payment terms.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on accounts receivable aging, collection forecasts, and credit control performance.
• Provide insights on overdue accounts and potential bad debts.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Ensure all credit control and accounts payable activities comply with company policies and relevant UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements within both credit control and accounts payable functions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable and payable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Relevant certification in Credit Management or Accounts is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in credit control or accounts receivable, with a strong understanding of collection processes.
• Demonstrable experience (at least 1-2 years) in Accounts Payable functions.
• Experience working with UK-based companies or clients, with exposure to UK accounting practices, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with various accounting software systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Proficiency:

• Solid understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable principles.
• Familiarity with basic UK accounting practices and VAT implications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with relevant accounting software.

Communication & Negotiation:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to negotiate effectively and professionally with customers and vendors.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in data entry and reconciliation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and make informed decisions.
• Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Customer Service Orientation: A polite and persistent approach to customer interactions.
• Integrity: High level of integrity and ethical conduct in handling financial information.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead and optimize critical international logistics operations.
• Exposure to diverse global markets and supply chain challenges.
• Competitive salary package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25, ₹35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?

Experience:

• Credit Control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person