Credit Controller

Location: Jaguar Landrover Colchester

Hours: 37.5; Monday- Friday 8:30-17:00

Salary: £23,100-  £26,250

At Lookers we have an incredible opening for an ambitious individual with a passion for organisation to join our team as a Credit Controller. This is an exciting time to join our successful, growing company and reap the benefits of working for Lookers.

This is a fantastic role for someone with an interest in accounts to learn and develop within a dynamic, supportive team. If this sounds appealing read on to learn more about what we’re looking for…

• Allocate and update daily cash payments quickly & accurately to the Ledger on a daily basis
• Maintain Reconcile Cash Sale / Customer Accounts on a Weekly Basis
• Provide Time basis accurate Weekly / Monthly Reports to aftersales Managers
• Contact customers on a weekly basis to ensure that they pay promptly within credit terms
• Support credit control team to maintain accurate records of all incoming / outgoing queries on customer Database
• Assist credit control team in identifying potential problems with payments/ queries and resolve quickly and efficiently
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.

We are on the hunt for an individual who has experience of working within a busy office environment; including showing good data processing skills, excellent communication as well as core Excel, Word and Outlook experience.

It is important you’re able to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and have a real eye for accuracy! Whilst working within Credit Control, it is important that you are a key team player who is able to demonstrate a flexible approach as well as a willingness to learn. Furthermore, it would be great if you’re a self-starter who can both set and achieve goals within this space. It is also essential that you can show strong organisational and time management skills.

About us:

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK & Ireland, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to services to support well being
• Employee purchase scheme which includes discounted shopping vouchers
• Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
• Employer Pension Scheme

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check