2. JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
What we do, how we do it, what we
achieved for our clients
3. About us
• Jim Sleith is the business owner.
• He has over 20 years experience in all aspects of Credit Management.
• He has held membership of Chartered Institute of Credit Management for
over 12 Years.
JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
over 12 Years.
• He is experienced in the following industries.
• Hotel & Catering.
• Telecommunications.
• Exhibitions & Publishing.
• Charity / Not for Profit.
• FMCG / Drinks.
• Energy Consultancy.
• Property Management.
• Recruitment.
5. JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
Companies we have worked withCompanies we have worked with
London
Dunfermline - Fife Glasgow
Record UK – Wishaw –
Lanarkshire
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What we have achieved / Services providedWhat we have achieved / Services provided
Written, Presented & Implemented Credit Risk & Collections Policies
for EMEA /APAC (8 Countries) to Finance & Non Finance Employees /
Management
Dealt with Litigation including
representations in high court
London and attending
mediation
Reduced Debtors Days
(DSO) by 37 days
Reduced debt overdue
6 months+ by 71%
Reduced uninvoiced
debt (WIP &
Applications) by 57%
Reduced 120 days+
debt by £1.2m in 2
months
Reduced 121 days +
debts from 66% of
total debt to 27% of
total debts in 6
months
7. JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
What we have achieved / Services providedWhat we have achieved / Services provided
Implementing procedures for monitoring customer disputes.
Arranging inter department meetings / calls to resolve customer issues
Compiling debtors reports / Progress reportsCompiling debtors reports / Progress reports
Regular updating of progress to clients
Reduction of Staffing costs of £22k against budget and £72k against actual costs.
Achieved whilst staffing levels remained unchanged.
This allowed further funds to be invested in core charitable services
8. JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
ConclusionConclusion
•Credit Risk and Collections Policy reviews, presentations , Implementation.
•Debtor Days reduction
•Collection of older debts
We We have a proven track record of –
•Collection of older debts
•Staff training
•System recommendations and implementations
•Litigation
•Management / Client reporting.
9. JMS Credit ConsultancyJMS Credit Consultancy
What Others say /What Others say / RecomendationsRecomendations
• “One of the best in his area of expertise" Debtors days reduced from 59 to 22. "A self starter
who left to his own methods will deliver the results“ – Group FD - Tarsus
•"Overcame a number of difficulties" "Inherited a very disorganised ledger and has successfully
cleaned it" "Very experienced and Knowledgeable“ – UK FD - Tarsuscleaned it" "Very experienced and Knowledgeable“ – UK FD - Tarsus
•An experienced and knowledgeable member of the team” Financial Controller –Whyte &
MacKay.
•“ Showed great integrity and dedication. Supported me excellently with his credit control
expertise and helped to implement effective debt management processes “ – Collector –
Transcom UK
• “ Diligent,professional and pro-active, no hesitation in recommending-“ Financial Controller - Sip
• "Professionalism, honesty and attention to detail” – MD – Imultiply Recruitment
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What Others say /What Others say / RecomendationsRecomendations
• “Highly focussed on results & has an in-depth grasp of accounting procedures & legislation, with
some degree of morality thrown in for good measure. Very straight talking & likes to cut to the
chase to bring speedy solutions to problems & avoid their festering” – Head of Water Services -
Schneider Electric.
• “Shown great integrity and dedication. Has brought credit control expertise to the company by
developing and implementing effective debts management processes.” - Accountant - Kaplan
Financial
• “It is a truism when companies say they need 'a safe pair of hands' to manage their credit
control functions, and this is what Jim excels at delivering. deep experience with the broad range
of responsibilities commensurate with credit control is instantly evident: the delicate diplomacy
of raising debt management issues with sales and account management 'custodians of the
customer relationship” - CRM Certified Administrator -Pole to Win International
• “Very diligent and dedicated as well as very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with regards to all
things credit control. “ – Purchasing Manager – M&C Energy Group
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What Others say /What Others say / RecomendationsRecomendations
• “ Experienced and capable , solid experience and background in Credit Management & Risk
Analysis. instrumental in the Credit & Risk transformation within M&C Energy with a perfect
blend of a strong financial skill set and commercial awareness “ – Country Manager - Atradius
Collections.
• “I was very impressed with drive and determination to achieve the best result - an object lesson
for any credit controller. ” - Barrister at Tanfield Chambers
• Very detailed, professional and knowledgeable. no hesitation in recommending, exceptionally
well connected, educated and experienced in his areas of expertise, pivotal in a recent project we
undertook. Thanks, Jim! Operations Manager – Nine – Twenty Recruitment
