Credit Controller - Hemel Hempstead

About Selecta

Selecta is an innovative global industry leader and food tech pioneer, which runs as a 24/7 food & drink distribution and technology led powerhouse with 2021 reported revenues of over €1billion. Selecta provides millions of moments of joy to its end consumers throughout Europe. As such, we are uniquely positioned to address the needs of our clients and their consumers in the new hybrid work environment.

Selecta operates across 16 countries within Europe, serving 12 million people every day. Within the UK we deliver a national service, relied on and trusted by circa 3,500 businesses to serve tasty beverages and snacks at a variety of locations from workplaces to schools, universities and hospitals and everywhere in-between.

We are hiring a Credit Controller to join our team on a Hybrid Work Pattern and as a key member of the Selecta Finance Team. The Credit Controller will work in a high performing, client focused transaction processing team that delivers services to a high standard. The Credit Controller will provide support for end-to-end finance transaction processing and drive process improvement through accuracy and innovation.

Responsibilities of a Credit Controller

• Ownership of your own ledger ensuring that all due invoices are paid according to contractual terms and the company’s Credit Policy.
• Liaising with clients via telephone, email and letter to ensure the prompt payment.
• Log all disputes accurately and with precise information in the query management system, ensuring a resolution in a timely manner.
• Sending regular statements and completing reconciliations for your Key Clients.
• Responsible for the daily downloads directly from the bank. Matching transactions to payments by client and updating systems to reflect the payment.
• Regular engagement with the Billing Team to drive efficiency.
• Assist with the management of the shared Credit Control and Sales ledger mailbox, promptly assisting with any incoming queries.

Experience required in a Credit Controller

• Relevant accounting qualification (Institute of Credit Management / AAT) is preferred but full training will be given
• Experience in financial shared services/credit control environment would be beneficial
• Strong user of Microsoft Office range, Powerpoint, Word & Excel.
• Good communication skills with confidence and experience to work at management level.
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team

Benefits

• 25 days holiday pa + bank holidays
• Life assurance of 2x yearly salary
• Security of 5-weeks paid sick leave
• Development opportunities available and clearly mapped career paths
• You’re supported by a strong leadership team
• Company phone and laptop are provided

Applicants for the role must have the Right to Work in the UK permanently. Please apply for consideration- we look forward to reviewing your CV.

At Selecta, we are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, embracing our differences to achieve our common goal. We are united in our principle of making people feel great and we are grounded by our purpose to create more moments of joy for everyone through our ways of working.