Credit Controller

About the role

Are you an experienced Credit Controller, looking for your next challenge?

Here at Booker we are looking for a Credit Controller to join our Finance Team based in Eccles, Manchester.

This role covers a high value ledger comprised of large groups/ National companies which are subject to a high level of focus from a Senior Level. Working as part of a team of up to 5, each Credit Controller has responsibility for their own accounts, however we also work closely as a team where our accounts overlap.

The role offers flexibility with hybrid working; 3 days in our office in Eccles, Manchester and 2 days working from home.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding debt and ensure that overdue balances are kept to a minimum.
• Reduce ledger value.
• Query resolution to ensure prompt payment.
• Allocate cash payments.
• Deliver an effective and efficient service to both internal and external customers.
• Managing your own ledger and accounts.
• Providing query resolution, cash allocation and chasing payment by phone and letter.
• Prioritising work load, utilising time management ability to produce reports.
• Meeting critical deadlines, in accordance with financial periods.
• Supporting the other Credit Controllers within the team when necessary.

You will need

• Experience in a similar position within a finance department.
• Excellent communications skills with both internal and external partners.
• A well-mannered, however tenacious approach.
• Intermediate IT skills, including Excel to perform reconciliations and produce reports.
• Logical and methodical way of working to ensure financial targets are met.
• Experience of Oracle/SAP is desirable, however full training will be given.
• To be an encouraging Teammate.
• A proactive, hard-working, and flexible approach.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package