**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WONT BE PROCESSED**
You must meet all the essential criteria also for your application to be considered.

Company Details and Job Overview:

Based in Blackburn, this company have been operating for over 20 years and are a leading independent retailer. The company pride themselves on being recognised for their investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience. They are currently recruiting for multiple French and German speaking Credit Controllers on a full-time and permanent basis to join their existing team.

Your New Role as the Credit Controller:

Ensure a proactive approach to collecting outstanding debt is maintained to meet collection targets
Ensure you keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises
Take guidance from your team leader to effectively deal with issues
Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time
Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remain overdue
Ensure all non-value added tasks are removed from the day-to-day activity within your role
Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting and controlling of credit limits
Ensure strong relationships are maintained with customers and internal colleagues
Manage your own portfolio of accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in line with company policy
Where appropriate, timely escalation of issues
Work in collaboration with operational teams across the Group
Provide assistance to managers on ad hoc projects from time-to-time
Present and communicate to key stakeholders in a concise and effective manner

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable
Experience in using accounting software preferred but not essential
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel preferred but not essential
Proactive and ambitious
Ability to manage and prioritise workload
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to work well alone or as part of a team
Fluent in French or German

Salary And Benefits On Offer:

Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores
Exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health & wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme access to the Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional and practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development access to the Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career
Freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.