Credit Controller
Credit Controller
The Wernick Group is the UK's largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team.
Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit
The Wernick Group is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the Credit Control Department based within their Head Office situated in Wickford, Essex.
A high level of enthusiasm, drive and organisational skills are required to make a success of this permanent full time position
The Wernick Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidates. If you are looking to join a highly successful, secure company with a friendly, modern office, please click apply!
About this role
Duties and Responsibilities to include:
Ensure Customer Payments are received in accordance with account terms
Check credit reports on existing and potential accounts
Regularly review and update existing Credit Limits & Payment Terms offered
Review new accounts to determine Credit Terms offered
Regularly chase overdue accounts via telephone, email and letter
Check and code BACS remittance advices received
Reconcile Customer Accounts as and when necessary
Maintain accurate Customer Contact details
Review and forward monthly statements
Liaise with both Customer and Internal Departments/Depots in resolving outstanding invoice issues
To begin the process of Legal Proceedings and the repossession of goods
Any other ad hoc duties required
The ideal candidate should have:
Previous experience of working in Credit Control.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An enthusiastic attitude towards both work and learning new systems and processes.
A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries.
Be capable of working well under pressure, prioritise workloads and adhere to strict deadlines.
IT literate – Word and Outlook are essential.
Advanced in Excel – be able to manipulate reports and filter information.
Familiar with SAGE 200
What you will get in return:
Competitive salary & Bonus
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Early finish on a Friday
Option to buy extra holidays
Group pension
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers’ scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Message the CEO ideas submission opportunity with rewards
Optional paid volunteering day each year
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Previous experience of working in Credit Control
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An enthusiastic attitude towards both work and learning new systems and processes
- A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative
- Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
- Be capable of working well under pressure, prioritise workloads and adhere to strict deadlines
- IT literate – Word and Outlook are essential.
- Advanced in Excel – be able to manipulate reports and filter information
- Familiar with SAGE 200
