Credit Controller

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our finance team on a Fixed term contract until the end of 2021. Credit control is an essential function which contributes to the overall success of the business and you’ll be managing customer accounts and building relationships to help us to collect cash in a timely manner. This means that we can deliver our cash and debtor targets on a monthly basis.

Role Responsibility

Owning and managing a specific ledger of accounts. This will include managing relationships, following up payments and scheduling payments. We aim to ensure there’s no outstanding payments beyond 30 days.

• You’ll be collecting cash by telephone and proactively contact customers ahead of payment days to reduce any delays from the payment due date. This also includes allocating payments against the sales ledger.
• On a daily basis you will liaise with key managers in the business and keep them abreast of any potential developments or problems which may arise from late payment. It’s essential that we understand the relationships with key customers and manage their payments.
• You will also update all systems and work with the team to look at ways we can continually improve.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be customer focused, with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally. On top of this we’re looking for someone who can bring the following attributes:

• Experience of working within a credit control function.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll be preparing emails, reports and customer progress updates for internal and external audiences.
• You’ll have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge.
• The ability to think independently and solve problems which arise will help you to be successful in this role.

Why Us

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards. We’re looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm and collaborative approach to join our team of over 7,000 employees across the UK. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless. 

Our people are the most important part of our business and it is important to us that we invest in their health and safety. Therefore, all new starters in operational roles will be invited to attend a 2 day corporate induction at The National Skills and Safety Park in Whitwell.

In addition, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits. Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to the Tarmac rewards website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Training and development opportunities

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support part-time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

Tarmac Trading Limited