Underwriting Legal Assistant
Underwriting Legal Assistant
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Overview
Its a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and recordbreaking sales were proud to be one of the fastestgrowing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Underwriting and Legal Assistant to join our Trade UK team. As part of our wider Operational Finance team our Trade UK team supports the Trade Credit proposition at Screwfix. Reporting to the Trade Credit Underwriting and Legal Specialist Your role is fundamental in supporting the management of existing customers debt ensuring we onboard new business in the right way whilst managing risk.
We believe that a hybrid flexible working approach offers you and your colleagues the best of both worlds. Facetoface collaboration is an integral part of our warm friendly culture so youll work from our head office three days a week working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am3pm. Beyond that how when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen free parking and a comfortable relaxed environment weve worked hard to build an office youll want to work in. We also know that when it comes to school pickups and home deliveries its nice to have the flexibility to do both.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with our customers stores and B2B teams building relationships supporting new applications credit limit increases and other general account queries.
- Providing advice and guidance on credit applications and risk in accordance with our credit policy. Supporting new credit applications & increases in line with our policy and putting forward recommendations to the Trade Credit Underwriting and Legal Specialist.
- Obtain and evaluate customer information from various financial agencies for the purposes of assessing credit risk and worthiness.
- Investigate suspected fraud matters working with Trade UK and our loss prevention teams at pace to identify potential fraud and assisting with wider fraud prevention strategies.
- Liaising with our stores and delivery partners where we have disputes managing reporting and ensuring we maintain our high levels of recovery.
- Support with producing internal reporting on account performance aged debt forecasting and KPIs.
- Preparing accounts for legal action and providing instructions to our legal collection partners throughout the collection and recovery process.
- Support on projects and initiatives that improve existing processes and the customer journey.
- Ensure all standard operating procedures are complete and updated annually.
- Ensure compliance with Group Financial Reporting Manual and Screwfix internal controls.
- Identify process improvement opportunities as part of Screwfix Smart Working.
Qualifications
- Experience of working with credit limits (under writing / credit vetting) or accounts receivable would be advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across the business and with third parties.
- Intermediate Excel skills as a minimum.
- Financial acumen ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data to guide decisions with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or Coda would be advantageous.
- Ability to develop solutions to problems and identify process improvement opportunities.
Whats in it for You
Weve built a workplace that works for you. Heres how we support your success:
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid modelspend three days a week in our welcoming Head Office with flexible hours to fit your life.
- Belonging & Inclusivity: Join a team that values diversity equity and inclusion where leaders listen and colleagues have your back.
- Career Progression & Learning: Access awardwinning apprenticeships development programs and the tools to Make More of Yourself.
- Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy subsidised meals gym discounts and counselling services through the Retail Trust.
- FamilyFirst Policies: Inclusive parental leave enhanced pay and resources to support your family moments.
- Financial Perks: Benefit from a marketleading pension scheme and exclusive discounts at Screwfix B&Q and more.
- Convenience: Free parking a relaxed Head Office environment and flexibility to work at your best.
- Sustainability That Matters: Join a company committed to protecting the planet through bold initiatives in carbon reduction and sustainable practices.
What Does it Take to Succeed at Screwfix
We move fast adapt quickly and deliver big. If youre proactive collaborative and love a challenge youll thrive here. At Screwfix the more you put in the more you get out.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
