Credit Controller

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking an Accounts Receivable support member to enhance the efficiency of collections and streamline processes. The role involves monitoring accounts, processing credit applications, and supporting the AR team during holidays. Ideal candidates will possess attention to detail and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Programme

Qualifications

• Office experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Receivable team in efficient collection.
• Reduce AR over terms and credit balances.
• Process credit applications and reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Enjoying challenges

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Support the Accounts Receivable team to ensure an efficient collection of the AR for the Branch. Play an active role in communicating new ideas and suggesting process improvements to streamline procedures within the department to eliminate unnecessary accounting work for the branch.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations / Finance:

• Reduce the AR over terms for the branch
• Reduce the credit balances due to customers
• Process credit applications
• Process credit reviews
• Process credit limits for all accounts
• Monitor exceptions reports timely
• Weekly AR reporting to be completed
• Provide support for AR team holiday cover
• Assist the Branch Accounting Supervisor / Manager with projects
• Complete the mandatory Expeditors training alongside the necessary desk-side training

Systems:

• Assist Supervisor / Manager with changes impacted by law (procedures and policies)
• Proactively communicate suggestions for process changes or adaptations

Culture:

Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

• Attitude to learn
• Work well under pressure
• Enjoy a challenge
• Office experience is desirable
• Attention to detail is a must

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Programme