Credit Controller

Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction company seeking a diligent and experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the company’s credit risk and ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the sales ledger and monitor aged debtors across multiple projects and clients.

• Chase overdue payments by telephone, email, and formal correspondence.

• Resolve invoice queries in collaboration with site managers, commercial teams, and clients.

• Maintain accurate records of all credit control activity and client communications.

• Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor reports and present them to senior management.

• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers and set appropriate credit limits.

• Work with the finance team to allocate receipts and reconcile accounts.

• Assist in the implementation of credit control procedures and process improvements.

• Liaise with legal teams where necessary to escalate unresolved debts.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role, ideally within the construction or related sectors.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.

• Good understanding of construction payment practices and applications for payment (AFPs) is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Xero.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience in credit control or finance is preferred.

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing, reputable construction firm with a dynamic finance function.

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on cash flow and operational efficiency.

• Supportive environment with potential for long-term development and progression.