Credit Control Clerk

Sysco GB; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Ashford is recruiting a Credit Control Clerk to join their Finance team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of accounts, provide excellent customer service, and ensure adherence to payment terms. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. No prior finance experience is required as training will be provided. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements with team collaboration days in the Ashford office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on food and products

Generous holiday allowance

Recognition awards

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No previous finance experience is required as training will be provided.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in Finance or Credit Control.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts ensuring adherence to payment terms.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
• Meet period targeted KPIs using department procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

We are currently recruiting a talented and collaborative Credit Control Clerk to join our Finance team in Ashford on a Permanent basis.

Our Finance colleagues are a central hub of knowledge and as a Credit Controller you’ll be on hand to support your area of the business in every way possible. You will work to find solutions and ensure that everything we do enables us to deliver on our promises to our customers and exceed expectations. You’ll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we’re sure you’ll have some fun along the way!

This role is offering flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days based in our Ashford Kent office for team collaboration and meetings so you must be within a commutable distance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Management of your own portfolio of accounts ensuring adherence to contractual payment terms and credit limits mitigating risk and potential bad debts.
• Ensure a culture of effective working relationships, close collaboration and communication is developed and maintained across all finance teams and internal colleagues.
• Provide excellent customer service by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers.
• Meeting of period targeted KPIs using department procedures.
• Receive incoming calls and record all queries promptly and accurately in support of cash collection activity.
• Query management – provide copy invoices, proof of delivery, credit notes and liaise internally to progress any queries preventing payment that are being handled in any other department.
• Attend internal and external customer meetings.
• Escalate to Management any internal or payment issues with customers.
• Looking for continuous improvement and identifying best practices and effective business controls which will positively impact business results.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as requested by Team Leader / Manager.

About you

This role requires no previous finance experience as training will be provided. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete an online psychometric task which will be sent to you by the recruitment team.

We are however looking for an individual who has the experience of working in a fast‑paced environment and has an interest in Finance or Credit Control. This role will require you to work with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V‑lookups) so you must be confident using this programme. You’ll also be communicating with external customers and internal colleagues at all levels so strong communication skills are essential.

What you’ll receive

• A competitive salary
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award‑winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional holidays
• Recognition awards and incentives
• Pension scheme
• Real career opportunities – being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to fit our culture; we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV; we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes delivers the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8,000‑strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!