Retail Administrator (Finance)
Retail Administrator (Finance)
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
37.5hrs contract
Position based onsite
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.6 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
We are currently recruiting a Retail Administrator to join the Finance team at our Preston site, the largest and busiest in the area. The successful candidate will report directly to the Credit Manager and be primarily responsible for the day-to-day administration of defined customer accounts (including retail customer claim and pallet claim accounts) - chasing of debt, query resolution, and reporting of performance.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Primary Finance point of contact for all Despatch and Transport communications
- Collating and recording of proof of delivery (POD) confirmations for all sales invoices to retail customers
- Developing and maintaining a suitable regular reporting mechanism for retail dispatch performance to be presented to all relevant stakeholders
- LIDL- review deliveries and submit claim packs within the agreed timeframe with CML
- Ensuring that any required claims are submitted right first time within the retailer specific deadlines to ensure no loss of revenue to the business
- Intercompany claims to resolution
- Manage a couple of small retail accounts
- Query raising and resolution on all retail accounts — working closely with other team members
- Holiday / absence cover for other members of the Credit Control and Sales Ledger team
- Various other ad hoc duties when required
What We Look For:
- Finance experienced preferred
- Experience within a busy office environment
- Strong level of IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Good communication and organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
What We Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development
- 28 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
- Company pension scheme - up to 10% employers contribution
- Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
A full job description is available upon request.
Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30th January 2026
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.