Who are we?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers as a Graduate Credit Controller within our finance team. The successful candidate will be confident and comfortable speaking with customers and working efficiently and to deadlines.
Hours: 8.30-5pm, Monday-Friday
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Location: Based from Head Office in GL2 7ND
Responsibilities for the job role:
1. To assist in the preparation of daily banking sheets & accurate posting of BACS/Faster Payments/PDQ
2. Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
3. Monitor customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies.
4. Maintain accurate records of all interactions with customers regarding payments.
5. Prepare and send out monthly customer statements and reminder letters.
6. Collaborate with the sales team to resolve payment disputes and issues.
7. Conduct credit checks on potential customers and review existing credit limits.
8. Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable and aging balances.
9. Review new account applications received and providing necessary information for an appropriate credit limit.
10. Allocate account terms in a timely manner.
11. To assist in the management of commercial account Stop List.
What can we offer you?
12. Life Assurance Scheme
13. Free on-site Parking
14. Corporate gym membership discount
15. Annual Salary Review
16. Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
17. Progression opportunities
18. 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.