Credit Controller

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Support the Accounts Receivable team to ensure an efficient collection of the AR for the Branch. Play an active role in communicating new ideas and suggesting process improvements to streamline procedures within the department to eliminate unnecessary accounting work for the branch.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations / Finance:

Reduce the AR over terms for the branch

Reduce the credit balances due to customers

Process credit applications

Process credit reviews

Process credit limits for all accounts

Monitor exceptions reports timely

Weekly AR reporting to be completed

Provide support for AR team holiday cover

Assist the Branch Accounting Supervisor / Manager with projects

Complete the mandatory Expeditors training alongside the necessary desk-side training

Systems:

Assist Supervisor / Manager with changes impacted by law (procedures and policies)

Proactively communicate suggestions for process changes or adaptations

Culture:

Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

Previous Credit Controller experience is essential

Attitude to learn

Work well under pressure

Enjoy a challenge

Office experience is essential

Attention to detail is a must

Good computer skills (Excel (intermediate level), Word, Outlook)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Programme

Must have the Right to work in the UK