Position: Automotive Credit Controller
Location: Heathrow
Salary: 28,000 - 35,000
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Alecto Recruitment is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join a successful family-run automotive business in Heathrow. We're seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage the company's credit policies, ensuring timely collections and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the financial health of the business by managing cash flow and minimising bad debts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Management: Monitor customer invoices and accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collections: Contact customers via phone, email, or in-person meetings to recover overdue payments.
- Account Reconciliation: Review and reconcile customer accounts, resolving discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Credit Assessment: Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits based on financial assessments.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on aged receivables, collection activities, and cash flow forecasts for management.
- Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to billing or payments.
- Collaboration: Work closely with sales and customer service teams to ensure a smooth credit process and foster positive relationships.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to company credit policies and support audits by providing necessary documentation.
Benefits:
- 30 Days Annual Leave: Includes bank holidays.
- Service Loyalty Leave: Additional leave after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of service.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme: Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of leave.
- Pension: Employer Statutory Pension Scheme.
- Free MOT: Enjoy a free Class IV MOT per year.
- Mental Health Support: Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Referral Bonus: Earn 1,500 for referring a technician friend.
- Paternity Pay: Full pay for 2 weeks of paternity leave.
- Insurance Benefits: Personal Accident Scheme and 2x Death in Service Policy.
- Corporate Uniform: Provided by the company.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on cycling equipment.
- Friendly Work Environment: Work in a supportive and family-oriented business.
- Career Progression: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: Proven experience in credit control, ideally within the automotive industry.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to Detail: Accurate, organized, and capable of managing multiple accounts.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in using accounting and invoicing software.
- Customer-Focused: Ability to build strong relationships with customers while ensuring compliance with credit policies.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to join a thriving business and take on a key role in managing financial health, send your CV to (url removed). This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a company that values and invests in its employees.
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