Job Description

Overview -

You will play a pivotal part in supporting the credit control function, ensuring the timely and effective collection of outstanding payments. This role is looking to bring on a Junior Credit Controller who can shift the dial with us from great to amazing! This company is growing at a fast rate, which also means the credit control function is growing too! This role is working with an amazing team of x3.

About Belazu

This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and newly recognised in 2025 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK's Foodservice for over 30 years. We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business.

What the day job looks like:

In this full-time role as a Credit Controller, working alongside the Finance team, you will be responsible for:

Play your part in fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment Oversee the end-to-end credit control process in your ledger, from order to cash, ensuring adherence to established credit policies Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts, promptly allocating payments, credit terms and reconciling discrepancies (DeFacto ERP) Monitor and manage the credit risk associated with clients, conducting credit assessments and implementing appropriate credit limits Work closely with the sales and account management teams to provide guidance on credit terms and resolve any billing or payment-related queries Check Customer Credit Rating Contributing to the Belazu values, and to help achieve the company-wide objectives that are communicated on an on-going basis To comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental impact regulatory and legal requirements within the business

This role will suit you if:

You have experience in Customer Invoice Portal Platforms You have experience as a Credit Controller/Sales Ledger Clerk/ Account Receivable Clerk You are proficient in relevant Microsoft tools especially Outlook and Excel and you are committed to ongoing training and development You have a good understanding of credit risk management principles and practices You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment You demonstrate our key behaviours - Honesty, Passion, Respect, Accountability, and Customer Success

This role may not be for you if:

You prefer not to follow legislation, policy and procedure - this is a process driven function You do not enjoy numerical tasks and have no passion for finance You are uncomfortable with a hands-on approach or working independently when required You struggle with time management, reliability, deadlines, punctuality, or working effectively as part of a team

What's in it for you?

33 days annual (including 8 public holidays) per annum Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option Discretionary annual bonus scheme Learning and development opportunities Life assurance from day one Cycle to work scheme Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools Volunteer days Free parking on site Up to 40% discount on Company products Socials and internal awards Subsidised Canteen

Terms

40 hrs/week i.e 08.00 - 16.30 Mon-Fri - these hours are by agreement with the Credit Control Manager Hybrid Working Probationary period 3 months Annual salary review (our 'movers and shakers' are always rewarded) 10% KPI related bonus based around challenging but achievable tasks related to the role
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenford UB6 8LZ

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