Finance Apprentice- Credit Control

About the role

Finance Apprentice - Credit Control 🚀

Ready to launch your career in finance? 💰 Join Saint Gobain as a Level 3 Finance Apprentice and dive into the world of Credit Control! This is your chance to get hands-on experience, help our brands keep overdues to a minimum, and chase customer accounts like a pro. 📈 You'll be key to managing cash flow and working towards your Level 3 AAT qualification, all while getting dedicated study time off. 📚

Saint-Gobain Professional Services is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, a global leader in sustainable construction. 🌍 We offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days in the office per week, giving you flexibility. 🏠🏢

What we're looking for in you: ✨

A genuine interest in finance and a collaborative spirit! If you're a driven team player who loves working with others, we want you. 🤝 You'll have awesome communication skills, a forward-thinking mindset to spot and solve problems, and a knack for suggesting improvements. 💡 Plus, you'll be super accurate, have strong number skills 🔢, understand internal controls, and bring energy and enthusiasm to a fast-paced team! 💪

What you'll be doing: 🎯

You'll become a credit control ninja! 🥋 Your tasks will include:

• Cash Receipts: Accurately posting and allocating payments to keep our sales ledger pristine. ✅
• Invoice Management: Chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email, and escalating anything tricky to the team lead. 📞✉️
• Customer Accounts: Keeping customer records and notes bang up to date, and processing payments. 📂
• Debt Collection: Managing customer accounts to boost cash collection and resolve any issues swiftly. 🚀
• Reporting: Creating statements, reconciliations, and detailed cash collection reports. 📊
• Stakeholder Comms: Attending meetings, presenting findings, and collaborating with internal and external partners. 🗣️
• Credit Risk: Referring overdue debt and proposing credit limits for new and existing customers. 🧐
• Compliance: Following internal controls, hitting deadlines, and supporting audits. 💯
• Improvement: Finding and implementing ways to make our department even better! 🌟

Inclusivity at Saint-Gobain: ❤️

We're a global leader in light and sustainable construction, dedicated to improving daily life. 🏡 We believe a diverse workplace is more fun, leads to better decisions, and sparks innovation. No matter who you are, you'll find a welcoming environment here. 😊

Flexibility matters: ⚖️

We embrace new ways of working. Our standard hours are 36.25 per week. You'll have the option for hybrid working after your initial training. We're open to discussing flexible hours, job-sharing, or part-time options if needed – we're here to listen! 👂

If you tick these boxes, we'll be in touch to chat more about your experience and what makes you, *you*! Can't wait to hear from you! 👋

Key responsibilities

• Accurately post and allocate cash receipts and manage outstanding invoices.
• Maintain customer accounts, ensuring effective cash collection and issue resolution.
• Prepare financial account statements, reconciliations, and detailed cash collection reports.
• Communicate with and collaborate alongside internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to internal controls, manage credit risk, and support audit processes.

Skills