Credit Controller

Williams Shipping in Southampton is looking to recruit an experienced credit controller to play a crucial
role in managing the group credit control. We can offer a fantastic permanent opportunity to
an individual to work for a leading business in Southampton and progress their career in a fast-paced
and growing organisation. This is a challenging role reporting to the group Finance Director within a
small and friendly team with a competitive package and benefits.

Role and responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing the group credit procedures and producing weekly debtor
reports.
• Responsible for chasing outstanding debts via phone, email and letters.
• Co-ordinating the timely resolution of customer invoice queries.
• Focus on reducing Debtor Days and minimising credit risk.
• If necessary, initiate and manage the legal proceedings process.
• Allocation of customer cash receipts and statements.
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties to support the accounts team as required.

Skills required:
• Strong communicator, as the role involves interaction with all other departments at all levels
throughout the Company.
• Excellent telephone communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team with a common goal.
• An ability to solve problems in a logical manner, thereby rectifying issues speedily and
efficiently.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Excel

Additional benefits and information:
• Competitive salary.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan after successful completion of probation period
• Private Health insurance after 5 years’ service
• Free on-site parking, cycle to work and walk to work schemes

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this role, to [email protected]