Credit Control Manager, Greenford, London, managing a team of 3, responsible for a ledger of approximately 1500 accounts and with debt collection of around £2 million a month. Managing the credit control process through to legal stage, and overseeing administration of customer accounts, statements, copy invoices, chase letters. Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager.
About Us
Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying chef grade ingredients for over 30 years. We are a Gold Standard Investor in People Award winner and a responsible, ethical B Corp accredited business. We balance the needs of our people, our product and our planet alongside our need to be profitable. We have a diverse workforce that not only contributes to a positive company culture, but also to our achievements.
Our Approach
We strive to walk the talk – in our dealings internally and externally. We are all committed to development, of ourselves, our products, our relationships and our positive impact. This is a growing business with a social core and we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinion, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs
Our Dream Credit Control Manager…
You will be conversant with financial accounting software and have a great grasp of the Microsoft office suite. You will be a highly organised team player who enjoys working proactively.
This role will suit you if:
✔ï¸You have great numeracy skills
✔ï¸You are energetic and positive with a growth mindset and a customer centric approach
✔ï¸You are a strong communicator with well developed listening and negotiation skills
✔ï¸You are an analytical problem solver
✔ï¸You understand VAT and Credit Insurance
✔ï¸You have experience in credit control management, ERP systems and litigation
This role may not be for you if:
You prefer working in a siloed setup rather than a collaboration-centric environment.
You lack a self-starting attitude and struggle with deadline focus
You are not detail focussed
You prefer a hands off role – we are a team of do-ers…
What the day job looks like:
In this full-time role as Credit Control Manager, working alongside the finance team, you will be responsible for:
• Managing cash collection and debt control
• Manage CIFS Credit Insurance
• Management reporting and debt analysis
• Coaching and developing your team
• Supporting sales and customer service team functions
What’s in it for you?
• 33 days annual (incl 8 public holidays) per annum
• Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Life assurance from day one
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools
• Volunteer days
• Free parking on site
• Up to 40% discount on Company products
• Socials and internal awards
• Subsidised Canteen
Terms
· 40 hrs/wk i.e. 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri (start and finish times flexible) with a 3 day/week office; 2 day/week WFH hybrid working model.
· Probationary period 3 months
· Annual salary review (our ‘movers and shakers’ are always rewarded)
Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!
