Credit Control Team Leader

The Company

Jayar Components Ltd was established in 1976. The company was formed in Aylesford, Maidstone and is still the hometown of Head Office today.

The business is family run and independently owned and has now grown to become one of the largest independent distributors of car parts & accessories with 48 branches across the South of England.

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Credit Control Team Leader to join our busy and friendly team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity within the business during a period of growth.

This is an office-based role and therefore the suitable candidate must be prepared to commute daily to our head office in Aylesford, Kent.

Role & Responsibilities

* Manage a team of 5 Credit Controllers, offering daily support as well as undertake line manager duties

* Review customer accounts on a regular basis to maintain an appropriate level of credit risk

* Resolve disputes with customer base and branches

* Effectively work with the sales force to improve credit quality and cash flow

* Reconciling accounts

* Cash posting

* Calculate and offer settlement discounts

* Produce ad-hoc sales invoices and post to ledgers

* Month end and year end reporting to directors and auditors

Skills

Experience in Credit Control is essential

* Proven record of managing a team

* Educated to minimum of GCSE or above

* Ability to work accurately to deadlines

* Proactive approach

* Strong people management skills

* Knowledge of excel and accounting systems

An excellent salary is negotiable for the right candidate.

Please note that public transport links are not available and therefore, you would need your own car. Free on-site parking is provided.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, No weekends. Remote / Hybrid is NOT available. Please only apply if you are happy to work full time from our Head Office in Aylesford, Kent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed