Credit Controller (Construction Ledger Specialist)
21 Days Old
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Control
Managing the sub-contract construction ledger specialised paperwork, payment allocations and retention payment periods. Using a firm but fair approach to ensure customers pay within agreed payment terms, communicating via telephone and email. Liaise with customers, Customer Services, and Sales teams to log, investigate, and resolve account disputes. Manage held order queues, working closely with customers, Customer Services, and Sales to ensure timely order release in line with payment terms and credit limits. Familiarity with the principals, functions and websites of credit insurers and credit reference agencies Set, maintain, and regularly review customer credit limits. Liaise with Insolvency Practitioners and solicitors where required Attend weekly stakeholder meetings and provide up-to-date reporting on overdue accounts and disputes
Sales Ledger Administration
Record, post, and allocate daily customer receipts received via bank transfer, bank card, and cheque. Manage customer receipt queries and remittance processing. Weekly reconciliation of receipts received and posted. Liaise with Customer Services to report and manage proforma invoice payments. Process new account applications, including credit reference checks and credit insurance applications, and set up new customer accounts. Maintain existing customer accounts. Manage shared team email inboxes, responding to or forwarding correspondence as appropriate. Complete month-end reporting activities. Provide holiday cover, absence cover, and general support to colleagues within the Accounts Department during busy periods.
About you
what youll bring: Good knowledge and experience of construction industry credit control requirements (including retention and/or defects periods, variation work and main contractor discounts). Ability to learn and adapt to using new systems quickly Clear, concise and professional written and verbal communication skills, including telephone and face-to-face interaction Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and SUMIFS Experience of working within a Finance department Customer service orientated aptitude, considerate and respectful when working with others Strong numeracy, organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment and meeting deadlines A proactive team player, able to use initiative and work independently Confidence, positivity and enthusiasm Able to listen attentively and interpret instructions effectively Self-assured and resilient when dealing with challenging situations What we offer in return: Competitive salary 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas) Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days) Birthday Holiday Employee Benefits Platform (provided by VIVUP) which includes: - Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 free confidential advice Discounted high street shopping Cycle to work scheme Group life insurance and death in service Company Pension contribution Occupational Health Services Discounted Gym Membership Free parking on all sites
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction;Accountancy