Manages sales ledger accounts, collects outstanding balances, forecasts collections, analyzes credit risk, manages credit limits, monitors overtrading, reconciles accounts, logs queries and communications, and liaises with sales teams to maximize cash flow.
About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
Management of sales ledger, customer service, maximisation of cash flow.
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
Management of sales ledger, customer service, maximisation of cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Cash collection
- Management of sales ledger accounts
- Recording of all communications using a bespoke collections system
- Weekly collections forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Regular liaison with sales team
- Problem solving
- Complex reconciliations
- Working towards and understanding given targets
- Monitoring of overtrading
- Management of credit limits
- Provide holiday cover for team members
- Query logging
- Other duties as requested by line manager
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of written and numerical literacy
- Must have good negotiation skills, and have the ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
- Must be able to clearly communicate financial matters
- Preferably CICM level 2 / studying towards CICM level 3
Job Benefits
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
- Digital GP Scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Saver Scheme
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.
Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
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Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.
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