Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Trainee

Credit Controller

to join our Accounts team.

Location: Head Office, Gateshead

Hours: 40 Per Week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Dependent on experience

The successful candidate will become part of our well establish and knowledgeable accounts team. We are a large family run business originally established in 1877, although the company has grown considerably, we have maintained the culture of a family business where each person is recognised as important to the success of the company.



Credit Control are looking forward to welcoming an additional member to their team. They would ideally like to find someone who has a desire to learn and wants to develop and succeed in their role as a Credit Controller.



Many of our people have been with us for a long time, with a number having over 20, and some over 30 years' service. We believe this says a lot about our company and our culture which is team orientated and based on the relationships between everyone at all levels.

THE ROLE:

As a Credit Controller you would be expected to work as part of the existing Credit Control team and learn all aspects of working as a Credit Controller within a busy accounts team.

DUTIES:

Will include but are not limited to:


Collecting payments from customers. Process credit applications. Setting and reviewing credit limits for existing customers. Access customer status reports and liaise with the Company's credit insurance to set credit limits. Resolve customer queries and disputes. Build professional relationships with customers. Work to achieve high levels of cash flow. Work closely with the sales teams and management. General administration within the department.

CANDIDATE:

We are looking for someone who has a desire to learn and who wants to succeed and do well in their role. As a company we have a proven track record of developing trainees into more senior roles so this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career and shows aptitude and commitment.

THE PACKAGE:

Salary is dependent on experience, other benefits include

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

, annual

PRP Bonus

, option to

buy or sell holidays

and

life assurance

among others. The normal working week will be

Monday to Friday.

THE COMPANY:

James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We have 10 branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.



As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a longstanding career with us.




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Location

Gateshead, NE82BR


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Salary

Depending on experience


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How to Apply

Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Department, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.