Credit Controller

In Cork; Hessle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A laboratory equipment supplier in Hessle is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to manage debtor accounts and ensure timely payments. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have prior credit control experience and be comfortable with IT tools. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development and a range of employee benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Company profit bonus schemes

Career opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a credit control function is essential.
• Comfortable with IT and able to work with financial systems.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support company credit control by handling debtor accounts.
• Communicate with debtors via email, letters, and telephone.
• Conduct credit checks on new customers and support account opening.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Are you a proactive and driven Credit Controller with great communication skills? Can you manage and support company credit control by taking responsibility for your own book of debtor accounts? Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Credit Controller to join our finance team based in Hessle, HU13, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Job Summary

The Credit Controller will join the SLS Finance team and contribute to all areas within the finance function. The successful candidate will be primarily asked to support the busy credit control function in the office but must be willing to provide support as needed to other areas of the finance function which will include communicating with colleagues, external parties, customers, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a proactive role in managing and supporting company credit control by taking responsibility for own book of debtor accounts.
• Use all forms of communication (email, letters, and telephone) to professionally contact debtors and ensure payment of outstanding invoices.
• Support the ongoing process of credit checking new customers and open new credit accounts ensuring the company has all the relevant information.
• Support and resolve all problems experienced in the credit control function including providing copy invoices, obtaining proof of delivery.
• Work closely with colleagues in Sales and Customer Services to resolve any customer queries and enquiries to progress matters to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Report regularly to the Accounts Office Manager on outstanding issues and promptly inform them of potential debtors’ problems.
• When required, help colleagues to manage the “slsledger” email inbox, resolving enquiries quickly and effectively and to pass enquiries onto colleagues in both Finance and other departments for resolution.
• Maintain financial system records and enter data accurately.
• Perform general clerical duties when required, including, but not limited to, typing, mailing, filing correspondence and answering telephone calls.

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience of working in a credit control function.
• Comfortable with IT.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Interpersonal skills, appreciation of good internal and external customer service behaviour.
• Be organised, methodical, self‑motivated, and driven.
• Responsive and re‑active.
• Good customer‑facing and personal relationship skills.
• Be able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work within a flexible team.

About us

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand.

With customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals, joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
• Company profit bonus schemes
• Career opportunities for development and progression