Credit Controller

As the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz - Europe’s leading timber processing operation - BSW Group is a rapidly developing multi-site business, with a turnover in excess of £650m and operations spanning forestry, sawmilling, timber manufacturing and energy.

**Credit Controller**
- Based BSW Head Office - Earlston, Scottish Borders
- Full Time / Permanent

**_Some responsibilities of a Credit Controller may include: _**
- Manage the debtors of a portfolio of customers including National accounts.
- Manage customer queries to ensure on-time payments.
- Timely preparation of weekly/monthly management information, such as debt reporting, on credit controls for BSW Sawmills.
- Manage the onboarding of new customers within the accounting software.
- Manage credit insurance for your portfolio of customers.
- Identify & mitigate credit control risks, assisting with improving/enhancing existing systems & processes.
- Management of write-off and debt provisions, arranging payment plans for your portfolio of customers.
- Liaise, where applicable, with external stakeholders such as auditors and debt management agencies.

**_About you:_**

Already an experienced Credit Controller, preferably from a Manufacturing / Production background, your proven people management skills allow you to not only build meaningful working relationships with your reporting lines, but a strong rapport with external business stakeholders. In addition, you’ll have:

- Experience developing and maintaining end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes; as well as identify and make improvements to existing processes.
- Sound knowledge of Credit Law and corporate legislations.
- Excellent IT skills, including a practical understanding of Microsoft packages.
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel to Group locations across the UK.
- Full Driving License.
- CICM or other related Financial Qualification(s) would be advantageous but not necessary.

**_Benefits:_**

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

- 31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Company sick pay.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Company provided Life Assurance policy.
- Funded learning and career development opportunities.
- Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
- Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more

**Closing Date for Applications: Monday 11th Septmeber 2023