About the role
A great opportunity for a confident Credit Controller who can start as soon as possible. Primary task will be to manage outstanding balance on customer accounts with various payment cycles and in GBP, USD and EUR.
Also support the Finance team in other accounting tasks.
About us
West Design Products are a family-owned and run company. We believe in great service, innovation and quality products and go above and beyond to deliver these.
West Design Products is now run across three premises - West Design HQ and Distribution Centre in Kent, a creative design hub in Dorset and a manufacturing division housed in Devon. West is also a truly global company, with distribution partners in overseas markets.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible - we reserve the right to withdraw the job advertising if a suitable candidate has been hired.
Key responsibilities/Accountabilities/Duties
The ideal candidate will have credit control experience and exposure to all aspects of accounts and finance. Able to balance speed and accuracy and keep calm when the workload is high, the upside is you will never be bored.
Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate positive outcomes with our customers. Needless to say you will have excellent IT workplace skills, it would be a bonus if you have previously handled E Commerce customer accounts like Amazon etc and have used the SAP accounting package.
Any other roles that may be assigned from time to time.
About you
Thorough understanding of accountancy and book-keeping up to trial balance
Proven workplace numeracy skills and accuracy
Computer literate, good data entry speed and capable of utilising MS Excel tools. Knowledge of SAP Business One would be desirable
Confident inter-personal skills to deal with customers and external contacts
Excellent attention to detail and diligence
Ability to efficiently prioritise and organise work
Self-motivated and determined to succeed
Friendly, pro-active and flexible team member
Standard Conditions
Salary £25,974 FTE based on 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday minimum 30 hours per week (09:00 to 15:00 part-time), possible full-time for the right candidate
Benefits
Pension scheme - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts - Free Parking
28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increased after 5 years of service
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Folkestone CT19 4RJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period
Experience:
- credit control: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
