Credit Controller
full-time•Newmarket•$26k - $30k
About this role
Credit Controller
Department: Business Support
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Newmarket
Compensation: £26,000 - £30,000 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Kentford, Newmarket
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location: Kentford, Newmarket
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
About Us
SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.
As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.
About the Role
We are seeking a Credit Controller to join our Finance Department, based in Kentford, Newmarket. Reporting to the Financial Business Partner, this role is essential in maximising cash collection, reducing aged debt, and supporting the business by managing credit limits and maintaining awareness of risk.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit control professional to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and building strong customer relationships within a supportive and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all accounts are monitored daily
- Build and maintain customer relationships
- Prioritise and take proactive action in chasing debt and escalate where required
- Allocate cash in a timely and accurate manner
- Provide day-to-day administration support (statements, copy invoices etc.)
- Work closely with colleagues in operations and the wider team to resolve queries relating to outstanding invoices or contracts to facilitate debt collection
- Monitor unallocated cash to ensure receipts are allocated promptly
- Deal with customer enquiries and disputes, liaising with operations to resolve issues
- Escalate promptly any issues to Line Manager as they arise and monitor all issues to ensure they are resolved quickly and efficiently
- Report regularly to Line Manager on key account issues
- Achieve KPIs aimed at maximising cash collection and minimising old debts and write offs
- Assist in annual audit, providing the necessary evidence as requested by our internal and external auditors
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Requirements:
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- Previous credit control experience, minimum 3 years
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
- Excellent reconciliation skills
- Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables & Lookups
- Experience with accountancy software
- Work collaboratively with others, sharing ideas to build effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
- Excellent communication skills, spoken and written
- Conscientious with high attention to detail
What We're Looking For:
We seek a proactive and detail-oriented individual who excels at building relationships and driving results. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of credit control and customer service.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance (2x annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Other facts
Tech stack
Credit Control,Customer Relationships,Debt Chasing,Cash Allocation,Administration Support,Query Resolution,Issue Escalation,KPI Achievement,Reconciliation Skills,Excel Skills,Accountancy Software,Communication Skills,Attention to Detail,Organizational Skills,Proactive Approach,Collaboration
About Celnor
Celnor is a group of complementary businesses offering a broad range of inspection, testing, certification and compliance (TICC) services to commercial clients across the UK.
Our member companies provide the data, consulting and insight our customers need to manage sustainable development and compliance with environmental and occupational regulations.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://celnor.com/
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Industry: Environmental Services
Founding Year: 2023
What you'll do
- The Credit Controller will monitor accounts daily, build customer relationships, and manage debt collection processes. They will also provide administrative support and collaborate with colleagues to resolve queries related to outstanding invoices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Celnor pay for a Credit Controller?
Celnor offers a competitive compensation package for the Credit Controller role. The salary range is GBP 26k - 30k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Credit Controller do at Celnor?
As a Credit Controller at Celnor, you will: the Credit Controller will monitor accounts daily, build customer relationships, and manage debt collection processes. They will also provide administrative support and collaborate with colleagues to resolve queries related to outstanding invoices..
Why join Celnor as a Credit Controller?
Celnor is a leading Environmental Services company. The Credit Controller role offers competitive compensation.
Is the Credit Controller position at Celnor remote?
The Credit Controller position at Celnor is based in Newmarket, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Credit Controller position at Celnor?
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