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Fully woven into the DNA of M&S, our Finance team plays a fundamental role in setting the pace for our key business decisions, shaping our budgets, analysing our sales, managing costs and making sure our most vital statistics and data are absolutely accurate.Within the Salford Quays Finance Service Centre, we are moving beyond a shared service centre; we play a critical part in the M&S ‘One Finance Team’ and are heading towards our ambition to become a centre of excellence - there’s never been a better time to be part of our team!
All the details
The Accounts Receivable team has the responsibility in the BSC is to manage all 3rd party receivables across the UK and International Markets. The Credit Controller delivers accurate and reliable billing and is able to build positive relationships with external and internal customers to ensure that payment of all invoices is made in line with agreed payment terms.
In addition, you will be resolving queries and handling customer accounts, being able to report up to date status' to line managers and senior business partners within the business. You will complete reconciliations and reporting for dedicated customers on a weekly/monthly basis in line with typical month end timeframes. You will also be responsible for the overall delivery of new projects impacting Credit Control, this can be for both International and UK customers.
Whats in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that becoming a part and playing your part. Were an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special
- 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
- A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something were proud of at M&S.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
- Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
- Charity Volunteer Day A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.
- A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family as well as many other schemes
- Family friendly policies to support lifes most important milestones including parental leave, neo-natal
What youll do
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Full responsibility for your accounts, management of debt and actions to maintain clean ledger.
- No aged debt over 90 days where it is within the control of the AR analyst, timely escalation will be required.
- Robust analysis that drives actionable insight, seek feedback from business partners to ensure the insight is fit for purpose.
- Ability to connect and communicate effectively across the finance group in a collaborative manner
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include:
- Previous finance experience where you can demonstrate proven results in chasing and reducing aged balances, preferably in a previous Credit Control role.
- Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that you know your audience and adapting to their style accordingly.
- Quick learner, enthusiastic and solutions driven
- Teamwork willingness to support other Team members and Team Leader to get the job done.
Everyones welcome
M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. Thats why were revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Theres never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Were an in-person business and have core collaboration days in our Support Centre each week. For most teams, this is 3 working days where we come together to collaborate, innovate, and serve our customers brilliantly.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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