Credit Controller - Sales

As a Sales Ledger Controller, you will be accountable for maintaining accurate records of all vehicle and service sales transactions across Porsche Retail Group. This position ensures timely invoicing, monitors customer payments, and reconciles accounts to support the Group's financial reporting and compliance. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this is a new, additional role to the small team, due to the expansion of the Group. To succeed, you will need strong attention to detail and positive communication to ensure effective collaboration with our Porsche Centre's management teams and wider Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage warranty processing, month-end clearing, and reconciliation
• Distribute invoices and allocate incoming payments accurately
• Post remittances from the Centres, customers, and internal transfers
• Process and reconcile intercompany invoices and accounts (e.g. for Porsche Cars GB Ltd, VW Group Ltd)
• Raise miscellaneous sales invoices and manage aged debtors with follow-ups and reporting
• Reconcile bank, suspense, and deposit accounts; process sublet invoices
• Post monthly interest and review credit accounts with our business information partner
• Conduct due diligence for new customers and set up sales accounts
• Manage lease company accounts and process bad debt journals monthly
• Ad hoc support to purchase ledger controller or during peak times

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales ledger or accounts receivable role, ideally in the automotive sector
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Understanding of VAT, finance and automotive sales processes
• Solid accounting, finance and regulatory knowledge
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT Qualified
• Familiarity with Dealership Management Systems (DMS)
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role
• Driving Licence

Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer

• This is a full-time opportunity – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 15% Annual Bonus
• Option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
• 35 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holiday), with extra days for long service
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
• Life Assurance
• IST Protection Insurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms, and Porsche products.
• Dedicated Mental Health Champions
• Employee Assistance Program – support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Fee onsite parking
• Onsite subsidised restaurant and barista bar

Centre Porsche Retail Group Head Office is located at the home of Porsche Cars GB. Located conveniently just off junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, petrol station and well-known furniture brands. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on-site parking for all staff members.

Company Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.