Credit Controller – 18-month contract

Full-time - Hybrid  

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits

Are you a Credit Controller seeking a new challenge?

Who we are:

Founded in 1977, Planteria has evolved from a small startup into the UK largest interior landscaping company it is today, with an impressive annual turnover of £20 million. With a focus on strategic partnerships, continuous innovation and client satisfaction, the company has accelerated its growth in the past 3 years and achieved a 33% year-on-year growth over this period and now employs over 150 staff.

Today, as well as providing stunning planting solutions, we also run a premium corporate floristry service and create impressive project work, from roof gardens to living walls.

The opportunity:

We are seeking to recruit a pro-active Credit Controller  who can optimise processes, own the credit control and accounts receivable function and work closely with internal teams regarding debtors.   You will be an integral part of our cohesive finance team.

Location & Hours:  

The role is offered on an initial fixed term of 18months, full-time basis (40 hours)  and based out of our HQ in Henham (CM22 6AA), enjoying a rural location, where lunch is provided onsite daily and ample parking. 

We offer hybrid working 1 day working from home per week.

Key deliverables:

Debtor Management:

• Monitor outstanding debts and proactively chase overdue payment

•  Work closely with internal teams to actively resolve issues to collect current and historic balances
• Prepare and distribute weekly debtor report to stakeholders
• First point of contact for accounts receivable enquiries
• Generate and issue accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner
• Reconcile sales ledger accounts

Key Projects:

• Initially reviewing and looking for ways to improve process and work smarter and communicating updates with key stakeholders

• Support with the implementation of a new ERP system

What you will need:

We welcome applications from the candidates with strong credit control/debtor management experience (internally and externally)

• Good understanding of finance processes – credit control and accounts receivable
• Proven experience of accounting and ERP systems
• Pro-active problem solver who is analytical with keen attention to detail
• Ability to evaluate and improve processes to ensure maximum efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems

What you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly company bonus and annual performance related bonus
• BUPA Cash plan
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Lunch onsite
• Parking
• Personal development

At Planteria Group we live by our values which include Someone who lives the company values: Humble & Confident, Positive & Energetic, One TEAM', Relentless to Improve, Create WOW

If you want to be part of a flourishing business and enjoy being part of an agile, collaborative team then we want to hear from you!