Credit Control Specialist

About The Role

Are you ready to join a Company that really believes that people are the very heart of the business and really values your contribution? Due to the continued expansion of the business and increasing demands, we’re looking for a Credit Controller Specialist who will thrive in a busy operational environment to join our Credit Control team at Birchwood Park, Warrington.

In this dynamic role as a Credit Controller Specialist, you will oversee and manage customer credit risk, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts. You will work to minimise bad debt exposure while fostering strong customer relationships and upholding robust credit control procedures.

• Cash collection – chase due and overdue payments via phone, email and written correspondence
• Aged debt reduction
• Query resolution / problem solving – liaising with sales and operations
• Monitor customer credit exposure
• Reviewing, increasing / decreasing customer credit limits where applicable
• Review customer financial information and credit reports to asses risk
• Place accounts on stop/hire suspension when necessary, in line with policy
• Support legal action debt recovery when required
• Allocate cash receipts accurately and reconcile customer accounts
• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and procedures

What can we offer you in return?
You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE
100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations

• Have the ability to demonstrate excellent administrative/organisational abilities and a keen eye for details and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

• Proven track record in a target driven environment.
• Proven experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role
• Experience with in equipment rental, construction, plant hire, or a similar asset-based industry
• Knowledge of rental billing cycles and contract-based invoicing
• Experience working with credit reference agencies

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.