Julie Cookson is seeking employment and has over 30 years of experience in credit control, accounting, and procurement roles. She has a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships. Her skills include rigorous credit control, problem-solving, team leadership, and computer proficiency. She is self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

1. Julie Cookson
Telephone No: 0151 922 9985 / Mobile: 0779 205 8075
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a self motivated and committed individual, ideally looking to secure employment to
build on skills, techniques and qualifications gained through previous work history and
study. I am adaptable, positive and self-assured, take an enthusiastic approach to acquiring
new skills and enjoy a challenge. I possess drive and enthusiasm for success and thrive to
perform to high standards in any task undertaken. I would embrace opportunities to gain
employment within an organisation that seeks an innovative, loyal and determined
individual who can contribute to company objectives and targets and become a valued
member of the team.
KEY SKILLS
 Methodical and rigorous approach to achieving tasks and
objectives
 Seeks and finds solutions to challenges - exceptionally positive
attitude
 Results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities
 Determined and decisive - uses initiative to develop effective
solutions to problems
 Excellent interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates
and encourages
 Self-driven and self-reliant - sets aims and targets and leads by
example
 Seeks new responsibilities and uses initiative - self-sufficient
 Computer Literate with accurate keyboard skills
EDUCATION
BC Clearance until 2016
ONC in Business Studies1978 - 1979
GCSE/O'LEVELS -English, Mathematics, Commerce, Geography, Biology & Domestic Science.
CAREER HISTORY
Speedy Services
My role at Speedy Asset Services is a Credit Controller.
I was part of a 44 strong team with the responsibility of 3,600 + - accounts personally with
an average of £ 500 per account. I had a monthly target of approx 1.2 million which I
achieved 100% each month and over achieved repeatedly. I used using Axapta 12 and
Onguard systems for the credit control functions. I collected cash by phone calls and letters

2. until legal stage. In my 12 months in this position I achieved and in some cases over
achieved my cash targets.
Nuvia Limited2002 - 2014
Corporate Procurement Manager / Credit ControllerDuties:
I joined Nuvia as Credit Controller reporting to the Financial Director. I was responsible for
the complete credit control function for a ledger of approx 350 live accounts with an
average monthly value of + - £8 million receiving a monthly pre-determined target starting
with daily online banking establishing incoming monies, posting and allocation of cash to the
Agresso Financial System, telephone chasing, debtors letters, production of monthly
statements reconciliation of debtors ledger, weekly meetings, setting up new accounts
credit limits, risk assessments, meetings with the FD, preparation of summons for court and
meetings with the Company Solicitor when necessary.
In 2008 I was offered the opportunity to join the Procurement team where I was responsible
for the Company fleet which entailed dealing with manufacturers directly obtaining and
negotiating discount structures and terms production of framework agreements and
building relationships with dealers.
I was responsible for Insurances, Travel, PPE, Hire Cars, Company mobile devices, Health and
Safety Building Management Reception Management with 4 staff and any other Corporate
related issues. I have recently been made redundant from this position.
Sun UK Ltd1998 - 2002
Credit Manager Duties:
This was a managerial role with 5 reporting staff - I was responsible for the daily collections
for the team along with the difficult accounts which I managed, giving daily receipts and
allocation reports to the team showing their individual collections. Sun Uk Ltd was a key
supplier to both private and public care homes, with approximately 600/700 live accounts
with a value of approx £350,000.00 per month. I was responsible for all credit control
functions including debtors letters, monthly statements, credit limits and risk assessments,
quarterly account meetings with our key customers around the country and monthly
meetings with the Finance Manager. I left this position as I felt capable of new challenges.
Hays Recruitment1997-1998
Working on temporary contracts including Marks and Spencer Direct as a Finance Manager.
Able Hire Company - Manchester Company Accountant1996 1997
Claremont Business Environments Sales/Credit Controller1994 1996
Unidata Customer Services - Johannesburg RSA Credit Controller1991 -1993
Edgars Stores Limited - Johannesburg RSA1989 - 1990
John Wallwork Limited - Accountants Assistant / Credit Controller1993 - 1988

3. Littlewoods H/O Liverpool Credit Controller1979 - 1983
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST