Credit Controller

Are you looking for a career within Credit Control?

Help contribute to the smooth running of our credit control function at our Leeds office here at Markel International.

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you're wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to join the Markel team in Leeds. The Credit Control team are key to the business cash performance with a primary focus on liaising with brokers, driving timely payments and early escalation of any known delays. The team works across all areas of the Markel divisions which includes insurance & tax. Working as part of a wider team of ten people, this role will be hybrid working - two days in the office and three days working from home.

What you'll be doing:

• Liaising with brokers regarding overdue invoices, chasing missing payments and debt
• Handling broker ledger accounts
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence with brokers
• Liaising with various internal Markel departments in order to resolve queries
• Take a proactive role in handling and collecting payments
• Ensuring timely payment of outstanding debts
• Reconciliation and matching payments

Our must haves:

• Previous experience working within a Credit Control function desirable but not essential
• Excellent administration skills
• Insurance experience desirable but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Strong Excel skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.
What's in it for you?
* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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