Finance Assistant - Credit Control

The Halfords Group offer credit facilities to a variety of customers. The purpose of Credit Control is to maximise the collection of cash to agreed terms, in conjunction with properly measured credit checks, reviews and reporting.

The role will be undertaken as part of a team of 12 people. The department is dynamic and ever changing. As such, the purpose of the role may change over time (e.g. towards greater reporting and analysis rather than document processing)., Allocating customer cash

Opening new customer accounts

Raising invoices and credit notes

Dealing with customer queries via email and telephone

Reconciliation of debtor suspense account

This role requires both accuracy and speed when processing documentation (primarily invoices and cash allocation).

Excellent written and oral skills are essential.

Team skills are vital. It is essential that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate a willingness to support other team members, throughout Shared Services, always. The same support will be assured from the rest of the team.

A good knowledge of both Excel and Word are preferred. Experience of SAP and/or Accounts Receivable would be advantageous

An ability to work to deadlines is essential.

The office environment is both friendly and lively - it is essential that the successful applicant is comfortable with working in such an environment.

The Shared Services team has worked hard to achieve a strong reputation both inside and outside the organisation (twice listed as finalists in Shared Service Centre of the Year). All team members are expected to participate in the drive for both process and service improvement.