Credit Controller

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 candidate.

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
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• 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 MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

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