Credit Controller (12-Month FTC) – Hybrid

Bidfood UK; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension with employer contributions (4

Life cover

Confidential support and counselling

Health plan for family

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a proactive Credit Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Southport. You will manage customer accounts, reduce aged debt and support the wider finance function.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisation and experience in credit control, accounts receivable or finance administration. A hybrid working pattern is available after probation, with full training provided to support your success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Finance Administration would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Provide invoices, credit notes and customer statements.
• Follow credit control and collections procedures to minimise bad debt.
• Monitor customer credit limits and obtain credit reports when required.
• Contact customers by phone and email to recover overdue payments.
• Resolve customer queries and liaise with internal departments.
• Agree and monitor customer payment plans.
• Produce aged debt reports and monitor outstanding balances.
• Process customer card payments and direct debit mandates.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Process new account applications and carry out credit checks.
• Chase remittances and outstanding documentation.
• Support procedures relating to business closures, insolvencies and account transfers.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.
• Use a variety of in-house systems alongside Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Bidfood UK is seeking a proactive Credit Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Southport. You will manage customer accounts, reduce aged debt and support the wider finance function.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisation and experience in credit control, accounts receivable or finance administration. A hybrid working pattern is available after probation, with full training provided to support your success.