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Credit Controller

Hybrid in Northampton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Travis Perkins

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Northampton
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

When you join us, you will already have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, want to be part of a high performing team, and be committed to improving your knowledge and skills. You will be given full training to become a fully fledged Credit Controller, so don't worry if you don't have any experience we will help you with that!

Education & certifications

You will also have the opportunity to train towards CICM or start an apprenticeship to help with your learning and development.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:- Competitive performance related bonus

We'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

  • Competitive performance related bonus
  • Save-as-you-earn scheme
  • Buy-as-you-earn scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses

The role

We are currently looking for a Credit Controller to join our Credit Services team, this is a hybrid role where you will work from home and also in our Head office in Northampton. If you have excellent customer service, and are a team player then we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As the Credit Controller you will manage the collection of any outstanding debt to the business and minimise any risk or bad debt. You will liaise with customers internally and externally in resolution of debt and invoice disputes, review credit limits in line with both spend and risk. As the credit controller you will be part of a bigger team and have the help and support of others

  • Assess all requests to review all credit limits up to a certain amount.

  • Pre-chase debt to ensure it is ready for payment when it falls due

  • Assist the collection of overdue debt in accordance with payment terms.

  • Sending out overdue letters in line with the monthly timetable.

  • Monitor and ensure accounts are placed on stop if they remain unpaid.

How you'll work

We are a big advocate of flexible working, so if you are interested in working flexibly please talk to us.

What's in it for you?

You'll be supported by some of the best training and development in the industry. Our impressive internal succession programme means, whatever it is you do with us, it will be easy for you to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Application Review

  3. Virtual Interview

    With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call

    A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.

  4. Face to Face Interview

    With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person

    An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.

  5. Further Meetings

    With a senior manager · In person · Not every role

    For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.

  6. Offer · Phone call

  • Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
  • The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.

Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.

Industry
Builders merchants
Employees
17,000

In their own words

About the company & team

A bit about us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 5 businesses, 20,000 colleagues and more than 1,700 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!

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