Credit Controller

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants.At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. This means it’s our job to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.Our Finance Team is a core function, managing a wide range of responsibilities including financial accounting, management accounting, finance business partnering, credit control, tax, treasury and payroll. We have an exciting opportunity for a

Credit Controller

to join our brilliant team. You’ll offer previous Credit Control experience and have the drive and desire to have a successful career in Finance. You will communicate confidently and effectively as you will be working with a variety of amazing people from across our business. You will be an experienced Excel user and offer strong numerical and problem solving skills, as well as being adept at financial systems and processes.As a proficient Credit Control professional who isn’t afraid of a challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your credit management career with the UK’s largest independent engineering and inspection business during a period of significant growth and transformation.Responsibilities

Chase payment of outstanding invoices by telephone and email from brokers/direct clientsAllocate payments and take customer card payment over the telephoneInvestigate and resolve customer queriesProduce and issue monthly customer statementsInvestigate unidentified and unallocated payments receivedWork collaboratively with other teams within the business to achieve resultsUse invoicing portals/web based platforms to monitor payments and upload invoicesEscalate problem accounts through the appropriate channelsWeekly Ledger reviews with PandL Lead and business partnerMaintain weekly reports and provide accurate feedback in a timely mannerMaintain accurate customer contact recordsWhat you will get

A starting salary between £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)A flexible working approach, based in Manchester city centre with some home based working availableUp to 10% pension contribution2 x life coverEnhanced maternity / adoption leaveAnnual salary review25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday holiday entitlementChristmas Eve holidayBuy and sell holiday schemeElectric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemeEmployee benefits portal discountsHealth and wellbeing support via Employee Assistance ProgrammeCompany-wide volunteering schemeFundraising support for your chosen charityTo join our team, you will need

Significant previous experience within a credit control roleIntermediate Excel skills and knowledge of other MS packagesConfidence with an excellent telephone mannerCommercially minded with the ability to build positive rapports with internal and external customersComfortable in a target driven environment with the ability to meet deadlinesProactive and tenacious in cash collection and query resolutionWell organised and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasksIdeally you will also

Experience or exposure to the insurance broker market or similar field (desirable)Hold or be working towards CICM qualification (desirable)We want you to be youOur focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. We’re a Real Living Wage employer and support the Armed Forces Covenant.Go for it!

If you don’t meet every point above, you may still be the right fit. Please apply with a CV or LinkedIn profile. Successful candidates will complete relevant background checks.BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries

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