Skills

Communication Teamwork Negotiation Problem-solving Sales Attention to detail

Job Specifications

Credit Controller – Llansantffraid (Powys, SY22 6AQ)

Full Time – 37.5 hours/week

Monday-Friday (8.30am-5.00pm)

Wynnstay Group Plc, a leading UK agricultural supplies business with a proud heritage, is looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our Finance team at our Llansantffraid site.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated credit control professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-established business.

About the Role

As a Credit Controller, you will take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring the prompt collection of outstanding debts while maintaining excellent customer relationships and adhering to company credit policies.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively chase overdue debts via phone, email, and letter
Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts
Monitor accounts to identify overdue balances and take appropriate action
Perform credit checks, set credit limits, and review them periodically
Maintain accurate records of all communications and collection activity
Resolve customer queries by working closely with internal departments
Negotiate repayment plans for overdue debts
Reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and mitigate bad debt risk
Hold regular meetings with Sales teams to review outstanding debts
Attend internal credit meetings and contribute updates as required
Assist with new account applications, including credit checks and account setup
Process and allocate customer payments where needed
Produce regular debtor reports and aged debt analysis
Report on key credit control metrics to the Group Credit Manager, including:

o  Legal cases

o  Potential bad debts

o  Reminder letters sent

o  Salesperson progress on debt recovery

Provide support to general accounts receivable functions
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

About You

We’re looking for a professional and resilient team player with a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of credit control processes.

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Credit Controller (2-5+ years preferred)
CICM, AAT, or equivalent credit control certification (or willing to work towards gaining a qualification)
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Professional and confident telephone manner
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Resilient under pressure and able to handle difficult conversations

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:

Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank
Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
Save As You Earn schemes
Free on-site parking

With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and around 900 valued colleagues Nationally, 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:

Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.

For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Darren Evans, Group Credit Manager on darren.evans@wynnstay.co.uk.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.

About the Company

As a business with over 100 years of experience in UK agriculture, Wynnstay understands the importance of protecting our planet for the future. We are committed to our environmental goals and to reducing our carbon footprint, as well as assisting UK farmers to produce the food we need in the most sustainable way. Wynnstay supplies a wide range of agricultural inputs to both livestock and arable farmers. It also provides grain marketing services and expert advice on animal nutrition and health, and crop production. Wynnstay s... Know more