Job Description
Job Description
We are recruiting a Credit Team Administrator position within the Credit Management department
This role is offering flexible hybrid working after the initial training period with 2-3 days based in our Ashford office for team collaboration and meetings, so you must be with in a commutable distance.
Role Purpose:
In this varied, generalist role with an administrative focus, you’ll wear multiple hats across the Credit Management team. You will support a range of credit control activities, including assisting with overdue accounts, monitoring incoming payments and allocating remittances, as well as supporting credit risk processes and direct debit activities. You’ll help resolve invoice and payment queries, maintain accurate customer account records, and support the setup of new accounts, including documentation and credit checks. The role also involves preparing reports and dashboards, along with processing account amendments such as credit limit changes, ensuring accurate and up to date information across systems.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Support tasks related to overdue accounts.
- Monitor incoming payments and allocate remittances.
- Help resolve invoice/payment queries with internal teams.
- Maintain, update, and organise customer account files.
- Assist in preparing reports, summaries, and dashboards.
- Support setup of new customer accounts, including documentation and credit checks.
- Maintain accurate customer details within systems.
- Process account amendments and credit limit changes.
About you
Demonstrates strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and effective communication abilities. Shows proficiency in Microsoft Office and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities and business needs. Maintains resilience under pressure, sustaining performance and approaching challenges constructively. Acts with integrity and accountability, taking responsibility for decisions and actions. Works collaboratively across teams, building strong working relationships. Maintains a strong customer focus, ensuring customer needs remain central to decision‑making. Brings experience in credit control and finance, familiarity with ERP systems and credit management software, a basic understanding of credit management principles, and a background in customer service.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working contract
- Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
- Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
- Recognition awards and Incentives
- Career progression opportunities - being part of Fresh Direct and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
Additional Information
At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
