Credit Controller

**About Uniserve**: As a distinguished, dynamic international freight and logistics company, we are at the forefront of global trade, operating in key marketplaces such as Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. Our team of dedicated logistics specialists manage bespoke solutions for some of the World’s best-known brands.

We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

**Uniserve**, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Credit Controller to join our finance team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure timely payment of customer accounts, thereby maintaining healthy cash flow for the company. The Credit Controller will be instrumental in identifying and addressing any issues with overdue accounts and collaboratively working with internal stakeholders to resolve credit-related matters.

**FTC - 1 year to cover maternity leave. **This contract may lead to a permanent position.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Payment Processing**: Prepare and confirm remittances for payments received, facilitating the administration department's efficient allocation to appropriate client accounts.
- **Interdepartmental Collaboration**: Liaise with other departments, management, and Uniserve branches to address unpaid accounts, resolve invoice queries, and take necessary actions, such as placing accounts on hold or initiating legal proceedings.
- **Data Maintenance**: Maintain and update customer details within Multifreight to ensure accurate and current information.
- **Reporting**: Prepare weekly 'Accounts Causing Concern' reports for review by the Accounts Manager/Credit Control Supervisor.
- **Policy Adherence**: Strictly follow the Credit Policy and directives from the Credit Task Force to maintain compliance at all times.
- **Client Account Responsibility**: Take ownership of designated client accounts, ensuring settlements occur within agreed terms.
- **Ad-Hoc Duties**: Undertake other ad-hoc accounting duties as requested by the Credit Control Supervisor or Accounts Manager, supporting various areas of the Finance Team during peak workloads or absences.

**Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a credit control department within an office environment.
- **Education**: At least 5 GCSE passes at grade 'C' or above, including English and Mathematics.
- **Skills**: Good knowledge and practical experience of working with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

**Joining our team** means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
- Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us
- Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
- Flexible Career Pathway.
- Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programs.

**The Company**

At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 5 GCSE's including Math's and English?
- Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel?

**Experience**:

- credit control: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Upminster, RM14 1AL (required)

Work Location: In person