About the job
We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our HQ in Barendrecht. Join a market leader in cleaning up the shipping industry!

WHAT WE DO
VPS is a world‑leading provider of testing, inspection and decarbonisation advisory services to the maritime industry. With approximately 300 colleagues, we operate globally through five state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, supported by an international network of commercial and technical experts. Our headquarters are located in Barendrecht, with additional offices in Singapore, Houston, Fujairah and Manchester. As pioneers of the marine fuel testing industry, we bring over 40 years of experience and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our mission is to protect our customers, our people and the environment. By testing and inspecting fuel and oil in the Marine and Power industries, we generate critical data that enables us to provide expert advice aligned with legislative and technical requirements.

In line with our sustainability ambitions, we develop digital solutions and invest in businesses that support greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Through our guidance, customers are empowered to enhance operational performance, optimise resource utilisation, reduce environmental impact and foster sustainable business practices.

THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Credit Controller at VPS, you will play a pivotal role in managing our accounts receivable portfolio and ensuring timely payment from our customers. You will be responsible for assessing credit risk, monitoring outstanding invoices, and implementing strategies to minimize bad debt and improve cash flow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, drive process improvements, and optimize credit management practices. You will report to the Head of Finance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for meeting targets in monthly receivables and keeping bad debt to a minimum.
• High volume of communication with debtors.
• Liaise with sales Account Managers regarding overdue/disputed accounts.
• Review disputes on a weekly basis with escalation to account managers and directors as appropriate.
• Deal with accounts that have gone into liquidation including liaising with administrators.
• Assessment of credit worthiness of potential and existing customers including determining credit limits and payment terms.
• Report monthly to Finance Manager about the status from creditors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum degree MBO 4 or HBO level of work and thinking.
• Experience with Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) is required and experience in Credit Control systems beneficial.
• Our business language is fully English. So, English language must be at high level both written and spoken.
• Team player and comfortable in a multicultural and international environment.
• Join us in our continuous commitment to improvement.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be organized, detail orientated and able to function effectively under pressure and produce detailed, error free work with unlimited timeframes.
• More than a debt collector!

OUR OFFER TO YOU
Together with the benefits listed below, we offer a challenging, highly responsible, and creative role within a market-leading organisation, where long-term commitment and personal development are actively supported:

• Competitive salary.
• Fully employer-funded pension (no employee contribution).
• Up to 50% contribution towards health insurance.
• 37.5-hour work week (full-time).
• Min. of 29 days annual leave.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
• Possibility to work remote.