Credit Controller

Job description

Job Description

Credit Controller

Based in our High Wycombe Office

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off), Comprehensive pension scheme + much more!
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Are you a Credit Controller, or an aspiring Credit Controller looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in controlling workflow and ensuring effective collection of outstanding debt in order to minimise the level of bad debt. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

Some more brief responsibilities of a Credit Controller are:

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Review workload to achieve the desired result and review performance against plan. 

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Management of Accounts Receivable and maintenance of 2000 accounts for  PW/LWG/BCS, using the automated collection tool Sidetrade

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Regularly review the overdue reports and functions of the sales ledger and Collections sections. 

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Analyse and recommend corrective action for problems affecting payment.

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Weekly and period reporting reviewed for accuracy, produced within specified time-scales and potential areas of concern are highlighted prior to distribution to Credit Manager. 

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Ensure Sales Ledger movements reconcile with General Ledger each period.

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Review applications for credit, assess credit worthiness and once satisfied, grant appropriate credit facilities within agreed authority level. 

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Ensure the effective collection of debt up to and including recovery through the County Court with the minimum cost to the business whilst upholding the customer service policies. 

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Process and allocate payments received from Barclays ensuring receipts are applied to the correct invoices.

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Regularly review unallocated cash balances with Cashier to ensure their legitimacy . 

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Conduct credit 'health checks' on external companies, and make appropriate recommendations as to their creditworthiness when requested.

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Oversee the period end routines to ensure the successful closedown of Sales Ledger and maintenance of the company address book.

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Liaise with all Business Unit Controllers and other stakeholders within the group on a regular basis.

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Observe and ensure that all Group Policies, Procedures and SOX are carried out within the Department to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently to maintain service levels and minimise debt risk.

Qualifications

General requirements for the role:

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Previous finance or administrative experience (within credit control).

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Must have a detailed understanding of credit control.

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Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

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Strong IT skills - experience of Google suite would be an advantage.

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Knowledge of JDE Latis would be preferable.

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Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

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Able to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information

What’s next?
If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you
We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (and your birthday off!), our market leading pension and share scheme, parental leave from Day 1 of employment and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion
At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.