Credit Controller

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 WON’T 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