Credit Control Team Manager

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Control Team Manager to join the Finance Team based in Ashford Kent on a Full Time permanent basis. As part of our continuous development and growth strategy we are offering flexible hybrid working with 12 days based in our Kent office for team collaboration and meetings so you must be with in a commutable distance.

Youll be responsible for managing a team of up to 7 Credit Controllers offering daily technical finance support as well line manager duties including HR policy management coaching and driving the people engagement agenda across the department. As part of the credit control team expect to be overseeing the entire finance process and ensuring that KPIs are achieved and SLAs are adhered to. A great role for someone who has a strong people management background with experience in either credit management or finance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Review customer accounts on a regular basis to maintain an appropriate level of credit risk 
• Manage collection process of delinquent accounts to maintain credible receivable including establishing relationships with collection agencies and collection lawyers
• Credit check and manage the opening of new customer accounts
• Manage and direct cash application function
• Resolve disputes with customer base and other departments as they relate to receivable and risk management
• Analyse specific credit applications for terms of sale and credit limits
• Visit customers as needed to establish strong business relationships and limit credit risk
• Effectively work with the sales force to improve credit quality and cash flow
• Work with general managers to maintain credit quality of the individual locations

About you:

Youll have strong people management skills as well as experience in credit management accounts payable or a similar finance role to ensure a clear understanding and running of the endtoend process across your team. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fastpaced commercial environment and enjoys communicating with people at all levels across the business. This is a key role to ensure customer payments are received on time client accounts are kept up to date and your team feel supported.

What youll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days with option to purchase additional holidays bank holidays
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and awardwinning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Real career opportunities being part of Sysco the worlds leading foodservice business opens up a world of possibility

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime