Credit and Collections Associate

Vacancy

Title:

Credit and Collections Associate

Vacancy

Location:

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Credit and Collections Associate to join our Finance Team based in Peterhead. This role reports to the Financial Controller providing day-to-day administrative and clerical duties associated with processing, recording, reconciling, reporting and paying of suppliers.

• Carry out credit check activity according to Survitec Credit process, recording outcomes accurately and in a timely manne
• Manages and resolves customer disputes to ensure invoices are paid on time and in full
• Locates and monitors overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems
• Persuades customers to pay amounts due, arranging debt repayment schedules as per authority level and based on customers' financial situations, agreeing extension to credit terms within own authority level or escalating as needed
• Records information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts
• Sorts and files correspondence and perform miscellaneous clerical duties, such as answering correspondence, writing reports and maintaining system data
• Locates and notifies customers of delinquent accounts by mail or telephone, as per specified process identifying the reason(s) for any overdue payment and to review / confirm the terms of sales, credit or service agreements
• Identifies and answers customer questions regarding problems with their accounts and advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment
• Manages own workload ensuring all performance measures and SLAs are met
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
• Contributes positively to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
• Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices

• Essential criteria
• Minimum of 5 years of credit control experience, able to work unsupervised
• No management experience required

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Survitec are the worlds largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world’s leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are ause, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.