About the role
There’s every chance you’ll have eaten our food, so why not share our success and come and work for us? Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supplier for over 60,000 customers across the UK, ranging from pubs to schools, from restaurants to care homes and everything in between. We work as a team to provide every food option from quality ingredients to finished meals, including a number of own brand ranges as well as all the big brands and regional specialties. We believe in our food, and we know that our people are so very important in our success. Working for us, you will not be just a number; you will be part of an inspiring team where your views count.
The Accounts Receivable department is based in our Southport office and forms an essential part of Bidfood, making sure debts are collected in an efficient and professional way.
Within our National Accounts sub-team, we are responsible for handling overdue payments within large national customer accounts. A well-established team of Credit Controllers is responsible for retrieving debt in line with our set cash goals to reduce debtor days and percentage overdue.
You will be managing your own portfolio of National Accounts and liaising with both internal and external customers to resolve day-to-day queries. You will have monthly meetings of top overdue accounts, providing detail to discuss and will also communicate any problem accounts to the business, thus ensuring customer service is kept to a high standard.
A bit about you…
Ideally, you will have previous experience within a similar role and have experience of using computer-based credit control systems. You will have good Excel knowledge. As well as excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will need to be able to prioritise effectively and possess the ability to work to targets. You will have the ability to work cross-functionally across a number of departments across the business, as well as communicate effectively with external customers. Within National Accounts Receivable, we take great pride in what we do with a strong focus on teamwork – so if this is something you’re good at then you’ll fit right in! Do you dare to challenge the status quo for the greater good? We do! So you’ll need to too! About us Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more. A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%). Life cover that you can increase. Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it. A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP. The extras
Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink. Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday. Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover. We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ideally, you will have previous experience within a similar role and have experience of using computer-based credit control systems. You will have good Excel knowledge. As well as excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will need to be able to prioritise effectively and possess the ability to work to targets. You will have the ability to work cross-functionally across a number of departments across the business, as well as communicate effectively with external customers. Within National Accounts Receivable, we take great pride in what we do with a strong focus on teamwork – so if this is something you’re good at then you’ll fit right in! Do you dare to challenge the status quo for the greater good? We do! So you’ll need to too! About us Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more. A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%). Life cover that you can increase. Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it. A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP. The extras
Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink. Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday. Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover. We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are! #J-18808-Ljbffr
