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KAREN MAYERS

NORTHOLT,UK

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong proficiency in debt collection. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive organisational success and seeking opportunities to further develop within the industry.

Astute and adept at payment collection and processing. Skilled negotiator with pragmatic approach to challenges. Works diligently to research and validate data in support of credit operations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Credit Controller

Brompton Bikes Ltd
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Collection of UK and Overseas debt
  • Chasing overdue debt
  • Setting and assessing credit limits
  • Posting and allocating payments
  • Releasing or placing orders on hold
  • Temporary assignment

Credit Control

IBB Law LLP
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting firm debts
  • Facilitate timely payment of debts while conducting necessary follow-ups.
  • Oversaw client account funds and coordinated transfers for invoice settlement as recommended by fee earner.
  • Preparation of statements, client reconciliations, and all pertinent information as required
  • Matching and coding of supplier invoices, processing invoices
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements
  • Assisting with land registry and Searchflow invoices
  • Checking and writing off balances on files that are ready for closure.
  • Supporting cashiering team during busy periods
  • Assisting with month end procedures where necessary including the posting of fee invoices
  • To adhere to the Solicitors accounts rules and practices and make recommendations and give advice as appropriate

Accounts & Admin Manager

Pyramid Builders Ltd
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Performed detailed bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
  • Handled CSI journals and returns.
  • Created picking list.
  • Oversaw office administrative tasks, encompassing filing, data entry, and document preparation, to enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Managed comprehensive accounting records, including wages and invoicing, to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Managed a portfolio of 200+ accounts, consistently exceeding targets by developing strategic relationships with clients.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts.
  • Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.

Credit Control

Bellrock Property & Facilities Management
06.2013 - 12.2023
  • Compiled and delivered comprehensive weekly reports to Finance Director and Contract Managers.
  • Achieved monthly cash targets.
  • Managed a portfolio of approximately 150 clients.
  • Ensuring payment of over 1000 invoices Ledger balance of over 5M
  • Reduced outstanding debt aged over 90 days.
  • Pursued overdue balances for on-time settlements.
  • Managed complex inquiries efficiently.
  • Negotiated mutually agreeable payment plans with clients
  • Job Costing
  • Coordinated with business unit managers, engineers and clients.
  • Reconciled and allocated all credits and payments consistently.
  • Oversaw legal processes.
  • Implemented robust credit control systems, reducing overdue accounts by a significant margin.

Credit Controller

European Health Care
04.2013 - 05.2013
  • Managing a portfolio of 11 homes
  • Processed daily entries of bank payments into sales ledger.
  • Processed, reconciled, and recorded council payment transactions.
  • Performed daily reconciliation of 11 bank accounts.
  • Generated weekly aged debt analysis.
  • Addressed outstanding debt issues with home managers.
  • Generated daily occupancy reports.
  • Generated sales invoices.
  • Confirm receipt of resident payments according to agreed terms.

Sales ledger/ Credit Control

Happy Child Group
Ealing
06.2011 - 11.2012
  • Oversaw sales ledger and credit control for a portfolio of 15 nurseries.

SNR Credit Controller

Randstad Care Recruitment agency
London
09.2002 - 05.2011
  • Victoria

Credit Controller

Stratstone of Mayfair
London
09.2000 - 08.2002

Snr Credit Controller

Capita Group PLC
Westminster, London
01.1996 - 08.2000

Education

GCSE -

Kingsbury High Shool

BTEC - Science

Hammersmith College

AAT Intermediate - .

London Metropolitan University

Institute of Credit Management - undefined

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Sage and Access
  • Concerto and Cold Harbor financials
  • Dimensions and Tempest
  • Nucleus and Great Plains
  • On Guard and Salesforce
  • Nursery care

References

  • Knights PLC, Embankment House, Electric Avenue, References Knights plc
  • Bellrock Property and Facilities Ltd, Peat House 1 Waterloo Way, Leicester, LE1 6LP, Human Resources

Personal Information

Timeline

Credit Controller

Brompton Bikes Ltd
04.2025 - 09.2025

Credit Control

IBB Law LLP
10.2024 - 04.2025

Accounts & Admin Manager

Pyramid Builders Ltd
01.2024 - 05.2024

Credit Control

Bellrock Property & Facilities Management
06.2013 - 12.2023

Credit Controller

European Health Care
04.2013 - 05.2013

Sales ledger/ Credit Control

Happy Child Group
06.2011 - 11.2012

SNR Credit Controller

Randstad Care Recruitment agency
09.2002 - 05.2011

Credit Controller

Stratstone of Mayfair
09.2000 - 08.2002

Snr Credit Controller

Capita Group PLC
01.1996 - 08.2000

Institute of Credit Management - undefined

GCSE -

Kingsbury High Shool

BTEC - Science

Hammersmith College

AAT Intermediate - .

London Metropolitan University

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