Credit Controller

Credit Controller   
Up to £27,000 DOE
Permanent
Stoke on Trent

My client are an established and reputable organisation who are a leading manufacturer and distributer of specialist items. They are one of the areas biggest and most desirable employers in Staffordshire and across Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their accounts function, in the heart of the city, to support with their ever increasing sales and vision for the future.
 
The role of the Credit Controller is integral to the Accounts Department, ultimately, you will be responsible for dealing with a super busy department and all associated queries.
 
Duties to include:

• Chasing debt for allocated number of customers
• Control orders in a proactive manner
• Posting of cash to ledger
• Raising credits and ad hoc invoices
• Use of credit insurance
• Resolving queries in a timely manner
• Exposure to multi-currency ledgers – GBP, Euro & USD
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required
• Provide support and cover for other members of the Credit Control Team

In order to be considered for the role:

• You will have previous proven experience within Credit Control
• You will Ideally have experience within Microsoft Dynamics, but this is not essential
• It would be desirable to have a background working for an FMCG organisation.
• You will have good knowledge of credit notes, returns or rebates and complex ledgers or invoices
• Have had exposure to EDI
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Possess great communications skills
• Have self-discipline & good time management
• Have experience working within a fast paced environment
• Strong team player
• Good awareness of deadlines

This role would suit a problem solver, with an inquisitive mind. Someone who can identify anomalies quickly and resolve. Someone who will build relationships with suppliers and customers alike to provide the best possible experience. It would be of great benefit to have worked with a multifaceted customer base from B2B business clients, retail businesses and e-commerce.
Core Skills
It is imperative for the right candidate to display:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Capable of working under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Problem-solving, can-do approach
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator through all platforms
• Excellent at multi-tasking and good team player.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• High degree of confidentiality

 
In return you will receive an excellent salary, and benefits package:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Staff discount on all products
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Exceptional training and development opportunities
• Eye care allowance
• Exclusive discounts across leisure activities
• Long service awards
• Annual bonus scheme

 
This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to join a fantastic, values-based employer who genuinely cares about their people. To find out more information, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Jo Glover, or apply to day to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.