CREDIT CONTROL CLERK
Come and join the number one food service company in the country…
With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs
A vacancy has arisen within the Credit Management department for a Credit Control Clerk. Reporting to the Team Leader your duties and responsibilities will include:
The key accountabilities and responsibilities of this role are:

• Control of your own portfolio of accounts.
• Maintenance of the accounts within the agreed payment terms and credit limits.
• Escalate to Team Leader/Manager any internal or payment issues with customers
• Maintaining effective liaison with a range of internal staff and customers.
• Meeting of period targeted KPI’s using department procedures.
• Maintaining accurate notes and records
• Maintaining good customer relations whilst ensuring customer accounts are maintained within agreed credit terms.
• Attend internal and external Customer meetings.
• Other Ad Hoc duties as requested by Team Leader/Manager

Key skills will include:

• Minimum of 2 years credit control experience
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Excel and Word.
• Remains Calm under pressure
• Takes ownership for own performance and identifies areas for improvement and development
• Can adapt to new systems and procedures
• Reliable, affable, and can communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and at all levels
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible "Can do " attitude

The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.