Credit Controller

 Overview - You will play a pivotal part in managing the credit control function, ensuring the timely and effective collection of outstanding payments. This role is looking to bring on an experienced Credit Controller who can shift the dial with us from great to amazing This company is growing at a fast rate, which also means the credit control function is growing too This role is working with an amazing team of x3. The average ledger size you would be looking after is c.£2 million x 300 live clients.

About Belazu

This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and newly recognised in 2024 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK’s Foodservice for over 30 years. We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business.

What the day job looks like:

In this full-time role as a Credit Controller, working alongside the Finance team, you will be responsible for:

• Play your part in fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Oversee the end-to-end credit control process in your ledger, from order to cash, ensuring adherence to established credit policies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts, promptly allocating payments, credit terms and reconciling discrepancies (DeFacto ERP)
• Monitor and manage the credit risk associated with clients, conducting credit assessments and implementing appropriate credit limits
• Work closely with the sales and account management teams to provide guidance on credit terms and resolve any billing or payment-related queries
• Check Customer Credit Rating
• Contributing to the Belazu values, and to help achieve the company-wide objectives that are communicated on an on-going basis
• To comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental impact regulatory and legal requirements within the business

This role will suit you if:

• You have experience in Customer Invoice Portal Platforms
• You have experience as a Credit Controller/Sales Ledger Clerk/ Account Receivable Clerk within an FMCG or Retail business

• You are proficient in relevant Microsoft tools especially Outlook and Excel and you are committed to ongoing training and development
• You have a good understanding of credit risk management principles and practices
• You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• You demonstrate our key behaviours – Honesty, Passion, Respect, Accountability, and Customer Success

This role may not be for you if:

• You prefer not to follow legislation, policy and procedure – this is a process driven function

• You do not enjoy numerical tasks and have no passion for finance

• You are uncomfortable with a hands-on approach or working independently when required
• You struggle with time management, reliability, deadlines, punctuality, or working effectively as part of a team

What’s in it for you?

• 33 days annual (including 8 public holidays) per annum
• Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Life assurance from day one
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools
• Volunteer days
• Free parking on site
• Up to 40% discount on Company products
• Socials and internal awards
• Subsidised Canteen

Terms

• 40 hrs/week i.e 08.00 – 16.30 Mon-Fri – these hours are by agreement with the Credit Control Manager
• Probationary period 3 months
• Annual salary review (our ‘movers and shakers’ are always rewarded)
• 10% KPI related bonus based around challenging but achievable tasks related to the role

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck