Woodland Group are hiring a Credit Controller on a 9-month FTC to cover maternity leave. The Credit Controller will report to the Credit Control Supervisor and will work closely with the rest of the Finance team as well as the Global Management team and will provide vital support to the Global Finance team working in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The position will require liaising with customers, external offices for the Woodland Global division.
About us:
Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, the Group continuously challenges itself and its teams to be innovative, quick to adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members as well as the business. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, as well as our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
What you will be doing:
- Actively collect and allocate cash.
- Sending statements to customers on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
- Dealing with payments, contras, movements, contracts etc for key Agents.
- Accurately carry out on hold accounts and credit exceed procedures.
- Manage unallocated cash, identify payments and resolve posting errors where necessary.
- Actively seek to resolve credit control issues and problem accounts.
- Monitor and manage credit control inbox.
- Process all aspects of month end.
- Liaise with the bank when issues arise.
- Post recharge invoices to sales ledger & send out.
- Produce periodic and ad hoc reports, identify and resolve queries that arise.
- Daily banking.
- Filing on a daily basis.
- Liaise with Bought Ledger with regard to Contras.
- Provide cover within the Finance team where needed.
- Building and maintaining external and internal relationships.
- Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
- Work with the Finance team to continually improve processes and business performance.
- Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and
- Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.
About you:
You will need to live and breathe our core values, customer first approach, sustainability goals and able to work in a fast-moving environment with a great team of people. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do. You'll have a strong Credit Control background and be meticulous with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Why you will love working for us:
- A good salary.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Recognition awards and Incentives.
- Pension.
- Real career opportunities - being part of a Global logistics provider who is expanding globally opens many opportunities.
- Team bonding opportunities.
- To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
- ·And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Woodland Group and are in need of special assistance, please send an email to recruitment@woodlandgroup.com.
