Company Description
Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients with its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.
Company Overview
Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.
At Culina, we have a winning culture; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Credit Controller to join our Finance Department at our Market Drayton site on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support with the upgrade of our new finance system.
As Credit Controller, you will help maintain the business cash flow through accurate and efficient control of incoming accounts.
As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the business and report directly to the Credit Control Manager.
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.
Job responsibilities of Credit Controller include:
* To help control 4 main Sales Ledgers
* Forecasting to assist the Credit Manager with cash flow
* Carry out credit checks on potential new business using the agreed credit check form
* Continuous monitoring of credit limits and credit insurance
* Allocate all incoming payments to customer accounts within agreed timescales
* Raising invoices for intercompany recharges
* Contribute to month/year-end processes
* Running dunning letters on overdue debt
* Participation in individual Business Sector debt meetings
* Generate monthly account statements for business customers and Account Managers
o Follow up with contacts to pursue payment
o Involve debt collection agencies where applicable
* Resolution of customer account queries
* Support the department where necessary with general administrative duties
* Keep up to date with news items, vacancies, and process updates as detailed on the Intranet system
Qualifications
To apply for the role of Credit Controller, you will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualifications:
* Previous Credit Control Experience
* Good knowledge of Microsoft systems including Excel and Word
* Previous experience with an accounting package such as SAP preferred
* Good communication skills
* Able to organise and prioritise own workload
* Attention to detail
* Team-oriented
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits including:
* Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
* Life Assurance – x 2 your annual salary
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition, and long service awards
* Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform, you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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