A market leader in the electrical distribution industry is currently looking for a confident Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join their team in Newmarket. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distribution group with an impressive annual turnover exceeding £1.7 billion, who currently employ over 4,000 people across the UK. The business pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.
Role Responsibilities
As an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller, your responsibilities will include:
Actively monitoring and collecting payments by contacting customers over the phone
Building rapport with regular clients
Maximising cash collection and minimising bad debts within areas of responsibility
Allocating payments to the correct invoices and liaising with other departments on receivable issues, disputes, claims, etc.
Keeping the customer records electronically up to date, reconciled & accurate
Liaising with managers within the branch networkRewards
In this credit control role, you will receive:
A starting salary of £29,100
An uncapped annual bonus
Training and on-going development
Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Friendly, collaborative team and office environment
Free on-site parking
Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunchRequirements
To be successful in this position, you should be:
An excellent communicator and relationship-builder who enjoys speaking with people over the phone
A confident and hardworking team player
Numerically-minded and organised
Previous credit control, account management or finance experience is preferable but attitude and personality is also importantDo you think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more