About Us: We are a national multi branded growing home improvement company, committed to delivering excellence and maintaining strong financial health. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team and help manage our accounts receivable, ensuring that our cash flow remains healthy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor outstanding invoices, ensure timely payments, and reduce overdue balances.
- Credit Assessment: Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by reviewing financial statements, credit scores, and payment history.
- Payment Chasing: Proactively follow up on overdue payments through calls, emails, and letters, ensuring outstanding debts are minimized.
- Credit Limits Setting: Establish appropriate credit limits for customers based on risk assessments and company policies.
- Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any payment disputes or issues raised by customers, maintaining strong relationships while protecting the company's interests.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, overdue accounts, and cash flow forecasts for management.
- Policy Adherence: Ensure all credit control procedures are followed and suggest improvements to reduce bad debts.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Credit Controller or similar role.
- Strong understanding of credit control procedures and best practices.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in [Accounting Software, e.g., QuickBooks, SAP] and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- [Relevant qualifications, e.g., AAT, CICM certification] are a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary
- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service plus have your birthday off
- Paid time off annually to volunteer
- Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including cycle to work scheme, 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
- Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
- Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street retailers
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme
If you are a motivated Credit Controller with a passion for ensuring financial stability, we want to hear from you!
Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company's value of "Succeed Together" we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job' regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.