Credit Controller

Credit Controller - German Speaking
Blackburn
£20,000 - £26,000

An opportunity has arisen German speaking Credit Controller to join my client's team in Blackburn, reporting to the Credit Control team leader assisting on customer accounts, minimizing risk, and ensuring all debts for new and old customers are collected in line with the terms agreed.

For those who display the right aptitude and ambition there is also the opportunity to develop your skills further by completing a professional, sponsored qualification such as AAT or ACCA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure an initiative-taking approach to collecting outstanding debt is maintained to meet collection targets.
• Ensure you keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises.
• Take guidance from your team leader to effectively deal with issues.
• Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time.
• Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remain overdue.
• Ensure all non-value-added tasks are removed from the day-to-day activity within your role.
• Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting, and controlling of credit limits.
• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with customers and internal colleagues.
• Mange your own portfolio of accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in line with company policy.
• Where appropriate, timely escalation of issues
• Work in collaboration with operational teams across the Group.
• Provide assistance to managers on ad hoc projects from time-to-time.
• Present and communicate to key stakeholders in a concise and effective manner.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fluent in German
• Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable - preferred but not essential.
• Experience in using accounting software - preferred but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel - preferred but not essential

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning & Development
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards

If you are interested in the role, please apply via the link OR send me your CV via email: