Credit Controller

Hours: 37.5 per weekLocation: Office based 5 days in Knightsbridge, LondonSalary: Dependent on skills, qualifications and experienceContract type: PermanentINEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products with an overall turnover of about 55 $Bn and 25,000 employees. INEOS operate a large set of production units, on 148 sites in 26 countries.As one of the INEOS Business Units, INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe (O&P EU) is the largest olefin producer in Europe and one of the largest Polyolefin supplier. With 14 Polyolefin manufacturing units and 3 million tons of capacity, we produce the full range of Polyethylene and Polypropylene, which can enhance many aspects of our life today.We believe in offering our employees true autonomy and empowerment with a working environment that creates the opportunities for all of us to achieve our potential and to have a fulfilling professional career. We’re looking for committed and talented people to join our teams, to realise our ambitions and shape the future.ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for a Credit Controller to join our Finance team. The role responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring balances owed by customers are collected and accounted for efficiently, thereby minimizing the risks associated with overdue accounts and ensuring effective cash management.The job involves ensuring all payments are posted and allocated to the correct customer account in an accurate and timely manner every morning. The team is also responsible for ensuring customers are pre-chased for due payments and any late payments are investigated and addressed.Key accountabilitiesProcess bank statements and perform accurate cash allocation: match payments to invoices in the finance system, identify unallocated cash and find out where it belongs, reconcile customer accounts and send statementsMonitor overdue invoices and upcoming due dates daily. Contact customers proactively to ensure on‑time payments. Resolve queries that delay payment and investigate invoice disputes, pricing errors, etc.Communicate with account managers to support payment collection and resolve outstanding issues.Escalate problem accounts by highlighting high-risk or consistently late-paying customers.Produce regular reporting related to collections, overdue items, and cash‑flow metrics.Assist the Sales Teams with queries relating to their customersEnsure credit control policies and procedures are applied in line with business policyProduce monthly reports on securitisation following the timetable set by INEOS’ bankersDaily monitoring of sales orders and ensure credit blocked orders are released in a timely manner where appropriate through the correct authorisation processABOUT YOURequired:Minimum HND in Business, Accounting, or a related disciplineIdeally three years’ experience in credit controlStrong attention to detailAbility to work to strict deadlines and manage tight timescales with minimal supervisionExperience using accounting/ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous; strong Excel skills are essentialProven ability to work towards defined goals and performance targetsConfident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels up to CFODemonstrates initiative, diplomacy, and persistenceCollaborative team playerWHAT WE OFFER25 days holiday plus bank holidays (optional salary sacrifice to purchase up to 5 extra days)Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc. Discounted Private Medical Insurance, Travel Insurance etc.Employee referral bonus opportunityScottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributionsFree On-site GymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity LeaveSalary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work SchemeOngoing career developmentTo apply: Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button