Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) - Leicester

Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 17 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Due to an internal promotion, we currently have a vacancy for a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office.

As a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable), we can offer you:

• A salary of up to £26,500 (depending on your Credit Controller / Accounts receivable experience)
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory) after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site parking

Who are we looking for as a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable):

• You will have previous experience working as a Credit Controller or similar Accounts / Finance role (such as sales ledger, credit control, accounts receivable)
• Previous experience as a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) in the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential
• A team player with an exceptional eye for detail
• Excellent IT and communication skills (such as Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills)
• Full UK driving licence beneficial but not essential

The Credit Controllers (Accounts receivable) responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Chasing outstanding invoices professionally via telephone and email.
• Proactively chase overdue debt using on stop notices, formal letters and legal escalation should it be required.
• Respond to customer queries quickly and effectively.
• Ensure customer records and notes are kept up-to-date.
• Maintain a well organised credit control filing/chase system.
• Issuing of customer statements.
• Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Building a client relationship through regular contact and a professional attitude.
• Prepare, post bank statements and process allocations to keep the ledgers clean.
• Ensure all associated administration duties are carried out in line with company procedures and that a professional and courteous approach is adopted at all times.

Working 36.25 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm / 8:45am – 5pm (30 minute / 60 minute lunch break on a rota basis).

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.