Ford & Slater
Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) - Leicester NEW
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Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) - Leicester
Credit Controller (Accounts receivable)
Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 17 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Due to an internal promotion, we currently have a vacancy for a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office.
What We Offer
As a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable), we can offer you:
- A salary of up to £26,500 (depending on your Credit Controller / Accounts receivable experience)
- 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory) after 5 years service
- Employee Of The Month Competition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on site parking
Who We Are Looking For
You will have previous experience working as a Credit Controller or similar Accounts / Finance role (such as sales ledger, credit control, accounts receivable). Previous experience as a Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) in the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential.
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Key requirements include:
- A team player with an exceptional eye for detail
- Excellent IT and communication skills (such as Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills)
- Full UK driving licence beneficial but not essential
Responsibilities
The Credit Controllers (Accounts receivable) responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Chasing outstanding invoices professionally via telephone and email. Proactively chase overdue debt using on stop notices, formal letters and legal escalation should it be required.
- Respond to customer queries quickly and effectively.
- Ensure customer records and notes are kept up-to-date.
- Maintain a well organised credit control filing/chase system.
- Issuing of customer statements.
- Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
- Building a client relationship through regular contact and a professional attitude.
- Prepare, post bank statements and process allocations to keep the ledgers clean.
- Ensure all associated administration duties are carried out in line with company procedures and that a professional and courteous approach is adopted at all times.
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Working Hours
Working 36.25 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm / 8:45am – 5pm (30 minute / 60 minute lunch break on a rota basis).
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.
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Apply today to start your Credit Controller (Accounts receivable) journey with Ford & Slater.
No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.
Application Details
Type: Permanent Dealer
Address: Ford & Slater, Hazel Drive, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2JG
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