Junior Credit Controller

Here at Sealey, we have an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance and credit control . Based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, you will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.

Full training will be provided in debt collection, customer account management, cash allocation, credit checking and more. You’ll be supported by management and a team of experienced colleagues throughout your development.

In this role, you’ll help maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding invoices are paid on time.

The Company

Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors.

Responsibilities as our Junior Credit Controller will include:

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure payments are received on time.
• Chasing overdue invoices by phone and email and resolving payment queries.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal departments.
• Investigating and resolving disputes, invoicing issues and account queries.
• Allocating payments and maintaining accurate account records.
• Reviewing credit limits and escalating potential risks.
• Carrying out all collection activities professionally and in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with sales ledger and general administration duties.

What we’re looking for in our Junior Credit Controller:

• A strong interest in finance and credit control.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, self-motivated and proactive.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits our Junior Credit Controller will receive

• Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
• Free on-site parking

If you are interested in becoming a Junior Credit Controller and you feel your skill sets match the above criteria then click ‘ apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!