Credit Controller - Fixed Term Contract - Competitive Salary
About the role
As a Credit Controller you will manage Wellocks’ credit policies and ensure the timely collection of outstanding debts in order to optimise cash flow and minimise credit risks. As a part of this, you will assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, monitor customer accounts, and implement effective debt recovery procedures.
This role is a fixed term contract (3-6 months).
What you will do:
* Follow up on overdue invoices through phone calls, emails, and letters.
* Negotiate repayment plans and settlements with customers.
* Present and prepare regular reports on outstanding debts and collection status.
* Analyse aged debt reports and provide recommendations for implementations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure smooth credit and collection processes.
* Handle customer queries and disputes regarding billing and payment issues.
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to credit control.
* Identify and mitigate potential credit risks to the company.
* Utilise technology and software to streamline credit management and collection processes.
* Work closely with the sales and legal teams to manage credit terms and conditions.
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audit processes.
What you will need:
* Proven experience as a Credit Controller, or a similar role.
* Strong knowledge of credit management and debt collection processes.
* Proficiency in accounting software; Dynamics 365 experience is desirable.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
* High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
About us
Wellocks is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials, and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.
From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.
We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery, and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.
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