Credit Controller

Job Description

Location: Molineux House, Russell Gardens

The Wernick Group is the UK\’s largest and longest standing national provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation. Established in 1934, the family‑owned company has more than doubled its profits over the last five years. We rely on the quality and dedication of our workforce to drive success.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to assist in the Credit Control Department based at our Head Office in Wickford, Essex. A high level of enthusiasm, drive and organisational skills are required to succeed in this permanent full‑time position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 customers and internal departments/depot teams to resolve outstanding invoice issues
• Initiate legal proceedings and repossession of goods where appropriate
• Carry out any other ad‑hoc duties required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience of working in credit control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic attitude towards both work and learning new systems and processes
• Positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on own initiative
• Excellent problem‑solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
• Capable of working well under pressure, prioritising workloads and meeting strict deadlines
• IT literate – Word and Outlook are essential
• Advanced Excel skills – manipulation of reports and filtering information
• Familiar with SAGE 200

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Group pension
• Annual salary review – takes place each January
• Life assurance 2 × annual salary
• Personal accident insurance
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family‑run, 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

Contract Type: Full‑time

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Thursday 9th April 2026

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.