Credit Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
Founded in 1995, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California and European division based in Bracknell, United Kingdom.
Jakks produces action figures, electronics, dolls, dress-up, role play, Halloween costumes, kids' furniture, vehicles, plush, seasonal products, infant/preschool, and construction toys sold under various proprietary brands. Jakks is a licensee of many trademarks including Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers and Nintendo.
Our workplace is dynamic, supportive and entrepreneurial; we pride ourselves on being collaborative, open minded and creative.
The Role
- Ensure customers pay within agreed payment terms; contact customer by phone and email
- Obtain remittance advices to support customer receipts
- Send copy of invoices or statements as requested by customer
- Forecast customer receipts for cash flow
- Work with other JAKKS departments to ensure swift resolution of customer queries
- Create and maintain relationships with each customer.
- Check and release orders for customers that have reached their credit limit
- Ensure appropriate credit limits set for each customer
- Monitor the bank to release cash in advance orders
- Assist with the credit insurance annual renewal process
- Maintain customer master data records
- Generate reports and analysis to assist with compliance of the company credit insurance policy
- Generate monthly reports and analysis to show the status of overdue debt and collections
- Assist with the annual audit
- Identify improvements to the Accounts Receivable process
Experience
- Background working within a finance team, preferably Accounts Payable
- Competent knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, including the use of functions VLOOKUP and Pivot Table.
- Strong organisational and time management capabilities
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to and build positive relationships at all levels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- credit control : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Credit Controller roles across Jakks Pacific's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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