Credit Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client Clarks Speciality Foods Limited was founded over 30 years ago, and established itself as Scotland’s leading, most innovative, speciality food supplier of ambient, chilled and frozen goods. A new management team and investor group took over the business in October 2015. Since then, they have been focusing heavily on investment in people, systems, product sourcing and their fleet.

They are proud to supply many of Scotland’s finest hotels, restaurants, farm shops, delicatessens and caterers. Their sourcing team are constantly looking for new products and ideas, through a combination of our expertise and enthusiasm for fine foods. They take pride in being able to support their innovative customers, chefs and speciality retailers, who are constantly refreshing their offerings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will manage a portfolio of accounts (restaurants, hotels, caterers, independent delis and farm shops), ensuring timely and effective collection of debt and escalation where necessary
• Record and resolve disputes both internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Maintaining the integrity of the Sales Ledger by reconciling customer accounts including running and sending out statements; and resolving customer queries
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external customers
• Allocating receipts (received through bank accounts, credit card, cash) on Sage
• Keeping accurate records of communication with internal and external customers
• Periodic review of credit limits, ensuring customers remain within their credit limit

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience in a Credit Control position

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

• Excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage your own time and caseload ability, to work effectively both individually or, as part of a small team

• A good knowledge of accounting systems (we use Sage 50) and knowledge of Procure Wizard would be advantageous

EXPECTED START DATE

ASAP

JOB TYPE

Permanent and full time. Day shift (in office). Monday to Friday (no weekends).

SALARY

£26,000 - £30,000 per year

BENEFITS

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount 
• On-site parking

EXPERIENCE

• Credit control: 2 years (preferred)