Strong maths and organisational skills are crucial to any role in the financial sector – so this list will not include those. Instead, it will focus on five other skills which are highly desirable and attractive to sales ledger recruiters. Communication This first one is closely linked to organisation skills. Communicating with colleagues is something … Continued

Labour leader Ed Miliband has said that, if elected in May, his party will introduce new laws that will help to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from late payment. In December 2014 the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) carried out a survey on 'supply chain bullying', which revealed that many large companies exploit smaller … Continued

There are a number of specific skills we look for when hiring our credit analysts and other credit control staff, but here are some more immediate traits you should look for. Scrupulousness The key to any sort of analytical work is making correct interpretations with the information you have. Where large sums of money are … Continued

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that it will start to "gather evidence" on the current payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints process. The FCA wants to ensure that the process is still meeting its objectives and not being abused. As well as changes to rules, the FCA is considering implementing a consumer communication campaign, … Continued

When applying for jobs in credit control, as in any work, a strong CV is absolutely essential. This is how you sell yourself and will be the deciding factor in whether or not you get an interview. Here are five ways you can enhance your CV. List your relevant skills early on Recruiters like concise … Continued