Credit Controller

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the role:

We are expanding our credit control operation and are looking for a Credit Controller to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our credit control team, you will have ownership for the collection of debts for an agreed list of sales ledger accounts, working to agreed payment terms. You will also be targeted to manage old debt and the continual improvement of reducing our debtor days will be key part of your role.  

As a Credit Controller you will:

• Proactively maintain regular contact with customers (verbal and written), as necessary, to manage the level of debt outstanding.
• Build relationships with customers, identifying key contacts to ensure quick and consistent cash collection.
• Be self-motivated and driven to achieve monthly targets.
• To effectively deal with and resolve promptly any queries that arise.
• Teamwork - assisting colleagues to ensure targets are met across the wider Credit Control team.
• Work under own initiative, prioritising workloads and using efficient time management skills.
• Liaise confidently and effectively with all internal colleagues.
• Work within company and customer SOP’s and SLA’s

What you will bring:

• Proven credit control experience
• Proven experience working within a finance team
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong MS office skills including excel
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

You might also have:

• Knowledge of the Meetings & Events industry

Our Benefits for this role:

• Life Assurance x1 your annual salary
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts 
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay
• Lifestyle Benefits

You should know:

• This is a Hybrid role that requires 3 days in a week in our Derby office
• Our standard working hours are 9:00 AM -5:30 PM with an hour break
• Team monthly bonus scheme is available upon reaching set targets

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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