Trainee Credit Controller

Our client is a leading wholesale distribution business with a turnover in excess of £150m and employing over 500 staff. They have an opening in their Credit Management department for a bright and enthusiastic person who would like to be trained in CreditControl. You will need to be experienced in dealing with business customers over the telephone, be computer literate and be able to pick things up quickly. Experience within credit control or finance would be an advantage but not essential.

**KEY DUTIES**:

- Control specific sections of accounts within the sales ledger as part of a team
- Build relationships with customers and ensure the highest level of service is delivered and maintained and that accounts are kept within Credit Terms
- Facilitate a high level of cashflow and minimise levels of overdue debt in line with set targets and Terms
- Work with all internal departments in resolving customer discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist in managing cash allocation correctly as per customer payment advise and instructions
- Maintain accurate and up to date customer details
- Facilitate customer information requests as demanded by customer including statements and document copies

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous credit control or sales ledger experience not essential as training will be provided
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and individually
- Self motivated individual with ability to work under pressure
- Customer focused/drive to deliver improved customer satisfaction
- Good organisational skills
- Numerate

This role offered hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home (4 days in the office initially whilst training)

Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Bonus and incentives

Birthday off as extra holiday

Salary £21k - £25k depending on level of experience