Accounts Receivable Credit Controller in Bedford

We are currently recruiting an Accounts Receivable Credit Controller to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Bedford, MK43 9EJ.

Our Finance team are essential to the smooth running of Copart UK Limited and as part of this team, Accounts Receivable is a fundamental function responsible for timely and efficient billing and payments.

As Accounts Receivable Credit Controller, you will be responsible for being a point of contact for sellers, ensuring an efficient and timely service is provided in-line with contractual SLAs. You will ensure credit control is managed efficiently and be able to build effective relationships with both internal and external customers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Credit control for payment of debt from sellers
• Allocate payments received by sellers
• Provide remittances and daily payment runs to sellers
• Invoice, payment and general query resolution
• Month-end and year-end reporting
• Chase receipt of VAT invoices
• Liaise with internal departments and yards to ensure prompt resolution of queries
• Occasional checking and dispatch of invoices
• Monitor shared email inbox

What we need from you:

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience of managing large quantities of data
• A sound working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programmes: Excel and Outlook in particular
• High level of customer service experience
• Ability to interact with and engage managers of varying levels of seniority

Desirable

• A finance qualification (or working toward): AAT, for example
• Experience within a credit control environment is advantageous

What we offer you in return:

• Monday to Friday working
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in a successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.