Credit Controller

Part Time (22.5 hours per week), Maternity Cover

We are recruiting for a Credit Controller to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt and to support the business by managing credit limits and being aware of the risk.

How you will help us and what you can expect

• Ensure all accounts are monitored daily
• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Chase customers by email or telephone to set credit terms
• Ensure collections are in line with Geneva requirements
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Prioritise and take proactive action in chasing debt and escalate where required
• Allocate cash in timely and accurate manner
• Day to day administration support (statements, copy invoices, etc)
• Proactively find solutions to operational issues in an ever-changing environment
• Work collaboratively across the business, working with key Stakeholders
• Proactively work across the business with Customer Service, Commercial and Sales bringing relevant data to drive improvements

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Credit Control Experience (shipping/haulage background preferred)
• Team player, but also self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Organised and thorough in approach to tasks
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to manage the demands of a fast-changing department
• Ability to recognise potential problems quickly and to implement solutions
• Decision making and positively adapting to change
• Create and maintain strong cross business relationships
• Good Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel and Word)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve (Pro-rata)
• Free parking
• On-site artisan restaurant
• Discounted gym membership
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount
• Full induction day and training provided
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dress for the day policy/modern office environment