Credit Controller - Hessle, United Kingdom - Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Verified Company

Hessle, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a
Credit Controller
to join our team based in Hessle.
You will join us on a full time, permanent** basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

SLS are the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables.

Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands.

Supplying to a wide range of sectors, creates a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunities to grow and expand.

With over 600,000 SKU's, the primary duty is the ongoing management of supplier purchasing to ensure we achieves both optimal performance and price from our extensive supplier base.

Responsibilities of our Credit Controller:

Take a proactive role in managing and supporting company credit control by taking responsibility of own book of debtor accounts
Support the ongoing process to credit check new customers and open new credit accounts ensuring the company has all the relevant information.
Support and resolve all problems experienced in the credit control function including providing copy invoices, obtaining proof of delivery.
Work closely with colleagues in Sales and Customer Services to resolve any customer queries and enquiries to progress matters to a satisfactory conclusion.
Report regularly to Accounts Office Manager on outstanding issues and promptly inform on potential debtors' problems.
Maintain financial system records and enter data accurately
Perform general clerical duties when required, including, but not limited to, typing, mailing, filing correspondence and answering telephone calls.

What we're looking for in our Credit Controller:

Prior experience of working in a finance function preferred but not essential
Comfortable with IT
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Interpersonal skills, appreciation of good internal and external customer service behaviour
Be organised, methodical selfmotivated and driven
Responsive and reactive
Good customer facing and personal relationship skills
Be able to communicate at all levels
Ability to work within a flexible team

About Us:

With a Nottingham based Head Office, but with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.

We have proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching for children affected by school closures.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer. We offer support, training and ongoing development as well as giving you further career opportunities and promotions.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, annual profit share bonus, NEST pension contribution and free onsite parking. We are accessible by Tram being based within a few minutes walk of the nearest tram stop.