Savills

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised individual to support the current Credit Control function based within our Wimborne office. The role varies from typical industry positions, being more personal in nature and a third party service provided on behalf of our Landlord clients.

Team Overview

The Savills Client Accounting team provides a high level service, incorporating all aspects of bookkeeping and financial reporting, to a wide variety of clients, as well as in support of other professional and management services provided by Savills across the residential, rural and mixed commercial property sectors.

Wimborne Client Accounts has 46 Employees. It is a fast paced and friendly team, made up of 1 Director, 3 Associate Directors, 5 Associates, 6 Senior Accounts Assistants, 29 Accounts Assistants and a Departmental co-ordinator and a departmental administrator.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

•    Daily review of outstanding debt and subsequent credit control procedures for a range of clients.  This will include contacting tenants by telephone or e-mail, follow-up letters and updating system notes.
•    Liaising with Savills and client property managers to keep them informed and acquire information regarding any special circumstances.
•    Working closely with department bookkeepers to ensure records are up-to-date.
•    In addition to the tasks described above, you may be required to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

•    An understanding of the Credit Control function with some experience an advantage
•    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•    Attention to detail and highly numerate
•    Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
•    A positive attitude, with good people skills and a natural resilience
•    A good memory for individuals / particular situations
•    Enthusiasm to provide the highest quality service to clients at all times
•    Willingness to work as part of a team
•    Ability to work flexibly, providing cover for colleagues when required
•    IT proficient, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel to perform required tasks.  Access database also in daily use.