Job Description

CREDIT CONTROL ASSISTANT

THE COMPANY

Caterite Food & Wineservice Limited is a leading food and drink wholesaler based in the Lake District delivering to customers in the North of England and Scotland. After 50 years of Foodservice, the company is entering a new chapter in its history, whilst staying true to the values and service which has guided its success so far.

Caterite Foodservice and Grapevine Wineservice are in an exciting period of transformational change with significant developments within its business since the company was acquired by METRO in 2024. METRO is an international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies who have made it their goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitization of the industry presents - both for our customers, who can transform their business for long-term prosperity, and for us.

The group is headed by METRO AG, which acts as the central management holding company. It performs group management functions, particularly in the areas of finance, controlling, legal and compliance. Central management and administrative functions for METRO wholesale are anchored within METRO AG.

The company is transforming online food and wine service through new technologies developed alongside its advanced e-commerce website, by expanding its digital and technical knowledge. Recent investments in infrastructure include a digital marketplace, warehouse management system, voice picking, microlise vehicle tracking and telematics, niche traceability, electronic proof of delivery (Epods), multi-temperature vehicles, product information management systems and most recently our direct to consumer channel - Click & Collect.

Caterite has worked hard to establish an enviable reputation for supplying customers with top-quality goods exactly to order, all delivered at competitive prices as part of a fast, friendly and efficient service in which extra is standard.

THE ROLE

The Credit Control Assistant will assist the Credit Controller in maintenance of the Sales Ledger and chasing customer payments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Allocate payments from customers

Maintain accurate records

Chase payments by any appropriate means

Assist the Credit Controller to manage credit risk by carrying out appropriate credit checks

Assist in improving credit control procedures

Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communication skills

Proven experience of maintaining a sales ledger preferred

Experience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous

Self-motivated and keen to learn

Able to work as part of a team

SALARY & BENEFITS

25,000 to 28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Full time, permanent, office based position (part time considered for the right candidate)

37.5 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

Access to People's Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Discount company online shopping account

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus
Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person