Credit Controller

Company: STIGA
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Location: Stansted
Job Description:

Job Description

STIGA is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of lawnmowers and power garden equipment, with over 90 years of experience in the market

We are consistently curious, conscious of trends, inspiring, and visionary – just like our customers.

We are seeking a Credit Controller to join our F&A team based in Stansted (UK).

This role involves maintaining strong customer relationships to ensure regular cash collection, reconciling AR and bank accounts, issuing debit/credit notes, monitoring customer creditworthiness, and handling e-commerce ledger follow-ups. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate strong tenacity, drive, and discipline to succeed.

Until August 2025, the employee may be based in a temporary office within the Stansted area, with a planned relocation to a new permanent office, also located in the same area. This role will be asked to travel for business purposes to Plymouth.

Accountability & Objectives

  • Manage Credit control for UK entity in line with Group procedures
  • Maintain frequent relationships with customers to manage the regular cash-in with balancing and reconciliation of AR
  • Daily maintenance & reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Issue debit/credit notes as required
  • Monitor credit worthiness of customers using third party applications
  • Maintain e-commerce ledgers with regular follow up to resolve open issues

Key Responsibilities

  • Credit Control
  • Sales Ledger management & reporting
  • Support the finance team with Ad Hoc analysis reporting
  • Regularly liaise with both Customers and Sales team with a focus on cash collection and issue resolution
  • Always operate according to Group culture, values, rules and procedures

Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

  • Demonstrated Credit Control experience within a busy environment, including B2B & B2C, e-commerce

Qualifications:

  • Accounting qualification is not mandatory
  • GCSE in Mathematics and English

Knowledge:

  • General knowledge in accounting with preferences for account receivables aspects
  • Balance-sheet and financial statements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • SAP

Languages:

  • English mother tongue
  • An additional language is a plus

Mindset & Interpersonal skills

  • Capability in dealing with complexity in a multinational environment is needed
  • Capability to promote team-working and collaboration among the different functions both at local and Group level is highly recommended
  • An attitude to measure performances by KPIs is highly recommended
  • An “hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines are highly appreciated
  • A good understanding of main company processes is appreciated
  • Business judgment and curiosity are required
  • Good communication skills with all levels of the organization are required

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Posted: May 25th, 2025