Credit Controller

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This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a finance function in a global organisation. The UK Finance team operates as a close-knit unit, supported by a highly skilled shared service function in Hungary.

Reporting to the Head of UK Finance, the Credit Controller will take ownership of credit control and accounts receivable (AR) activities, while supporting the Shared Service Centre (GBSF) with accounts payable (AP) queries. The role also involves contributing to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

The position is well suited to an individual with accounts receivable and credit control experience who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic, commercially focused environment.

The Hydro Group knows the importance of succession planning and career learning & development, and HBS UK has a history of promotion from within, rotation to different business units and secondment. Any such openings may be within the UK business, HBS global or even in the wider Hydro group with a variety of opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

Your experience & skills

• Experience working within the accounts receivable and credit control


• Previous experience within a finance environment


• Basic understanding of financial data, credit reports, and KPIs


• A willingness to learn new skills and gain new experiences within a forward looking, commercially driven organisation at the forefront of sustainability


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines


• Confident communicator, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and with customers


• Experience of SAP (ideally, but not a requirement) and Power BI (if available)


• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement


• Strong attention to detail with a good understanding of business impact


• Experience within manufacturing or construction (desirable)


• Understanding of VAT fundamentals


• Ability to work well within a team


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)


• Can self-motivate, prioritise and manage your own workload


• Full UK Drivers Licence (desirable)
  
  

• Salary from £30,000


• Hybrid working option available, for up to 2 days a week


• 25 days holiday per annum 


• Life assurance offered at 7x salary


• Industry-leading pension scheme contributions by the employer


• Employee assistance programme including Cycle to work scheme, Mental Health awareness programme and a variety of other employee offers to save money on everyday purchases


• Free on-site parking, with free charging pods for Hybrid and electric vehicles available to all employees


• Opportunity to participate in Group approved training programmes


• Opportunity to visit other Group facilities in the UK and overseas to enhance training and cross border collaboration with colleagues


• Longer term career succession programme within Hydro to ensure that career potential can be fulfilled either in the UK or farther afield

General information

Company

Location

Reporting to

Hydro Building Systems UK Limited

Tewkesbury, GL20 8SF

Head of UK Finance

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