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
2025.04 - 2025.09
- 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
2024.10 - 2025.04
- 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
2024.01 - 2024.05
- 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
2013.06 - 2023.12
- 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
2013.04 - 2013.05
- 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
2011.06 - 2012.11
- Oversaw sales ledger and credit control for a portfolio of 15 nurseries.
SNR Credit Controller
Randstad Care Recruitment agency
London
2002.09 - 2011.05
- Victoria
Credit Controller
Stratstone of Mayfair
London
2000.09 - 2002.08
Snr Credit Controller
Capita Group PLC
Westminster, London
1996.01 - 2000.08
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
2025.04 - 2025.09
Credit Control
IBB Law LLP
2024.10 - 2025.04
Accounts & Admin Manager
Pyramid Builders Ltd
2024.01 - 2024.05
Credit Control
Bellrock Property & Facilities Management
2013.06 - 2023.12
Credit Controller
European Health Care
2013.04 - 2013.05
Sales ledger/ Credit Control
Happy Child Group
2011.06 - 2012.11
SNR Credit Controller
Randstad Care Recruitment agency
2002.09 - 2011.05
Credit Controller
Stratstone of Mayfair
2000.09 - 2002.08
Snr Credit Controller
Capita Group PLC
1996.01 - 2000.08
Institute of Credit Management - undefined
GCSE -
Kingsbury High Shool
BTEC - Science
Hammersmith College
AAT Intermediate - .
London Metropolitan University