Credit Controller (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description We are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to provide support into our fast paced Finance Department. Taking responsibility for your own group of clients, you will work with the Senior Credit Manager, the wider finance team and business to ensure the efficient and effective recovery of client debt as well as providing additional support to the finance team.

Why would you want to work here? McCann Birmingham is part of McCann Central, the UK’s largest integrated agency. Over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives. We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands. And to add to the (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards we’ve got including Euro Effies most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention McCann Central’s haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do. We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and engineers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there’s a lot that unites us – like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day. Experiencing significant growth, we require a proactive, driven individual who can hit the ground running and make a positive contribution to our ongoing success.

Requirements To ensure client debt is chased in line with credit control policies and client contractual agreements To ensure new client account applications are reviewed and processed in accordance with company policies Take ownership and responsibility for your own group of clients Produce weekly credit exposure reports for circulation to the relevant client teams To proactively drive resolution on sales invoice queries with clients and client teams To ensure daily payments are posted to accounts in a timely manner and payments allocated accurately to client accounts Provide support to the wider finance team as and when required

Key Skills And Attributes The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the finance office, the wider business and directly with clients Highly numerate with a meticulous attention to detail The ability to work under pressure, with large volumes of data whilst consistently meeting deadlines Highly organised with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload The ability to adapt and respond to meet changing agency needs and requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more. A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you’ll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll get to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

Our commitment to equal opportunities For us, diversity is a business imperative – one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense. As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it’s vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with. Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose. McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.