Credit Controller

Listers Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in the UK is seeking a Credit Controller for its Stratford upon Avon office. The ideal candidate will manage debt collection, build relationships with customers, and collaborate with the finance team to improve cash flow. They should possess excellent communication and Excel skills, and prior experience in a credit control role is preferred. The company offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and substantial holiday allowances.

Benefits

Company Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, and cinemas

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller or similar role.
• A self-starting team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collect debt via various communication channels.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve queries efficiently.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve cash flow.
• Produce monthly statements and prepare debt reports.

Skills

Credit control

Communication skills

Excel skills

Relationship building

Education

CICM qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to join our Head Office team in Stratford upon Avon. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a dynamic and dedicated group of individuals supporting our business in every way possible. This is a varied and interesting role and will give the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing department, fostering a supportive, welcoming atmosphere that prioritises staff development.

If you feel you have something to offer and that we would benefit having you on board, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Role And Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debt via telephone, email and written communication
• Build strong relationships with our customers and internal teams while maintaining firm credit control practices
• Reconcile accounts and resolve queries efficiently
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt
• Production of monthly statements
• Credit checks and customer profiling
• Prepare and compile debt reports for the Divisional Financial Controller

About You

• An experienced Credit Controller, potentially studying towards or CICM qualified (ideal but not essential).
• A self-starting team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise and manage their workloadAttention to detail
• IT literate with strong Excel skills

In return we offer

• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits - discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.