**Credit Controller**Part time**Permanent**
*Part-time: 28.5 hours per week, typically over 4 days.
*Usual hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:15, Friday 9:00–16:45.
Overview
The Credit Controller supports the financial stability of the business by managing client accounts, ensuring timely payments, recovering debt, and maintaining accurate financial records. Working with the Senior Credit Controller and wider finance team, this role helps maintain strong cashflow, minimise financial risk, and support the smooth delivery of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
*Update daily cashbook and cashflow statements; process receipts.
*Manage debtor accounts and ensure timely customer payments.
*Lead debt recovery actions while maintaining high customer care standards.
*Review and approve client credit applications.
*Maintain accurate financial records and manage unallocated funds/bad debt provisions.
*Complete monthly reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.
*Monitor retention and defect liability payments.
*Prepare financial reports and updates for internal stakeholders.
*Identify financial risks and support mitigation measures.
*Work closely with internal departments for visibility of financial issues.
*Communicate clearly with clients regarding outstanding balances and credit terms.
*Use company IT systems, including bespoke software, Outlook, Word, Excel, and client portals.
*Contribute to continuous improvement and support evolving business needs.
Requirements
*Relevant credit control/finance qualification and/or 3+ years’ experience.
*Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
*Understanding of legal processes for debt recovery.
*Excellent organisation and ability to meet tight deadlines.
*Strong communication skills, internal and external.
*Calm under pressure; able to manage unexpected challenges.
*Confident IT user across multiple systems.
*Proactive, self-motivated and positive.
*Strong team player; supportive and adaptable.
*Commitment to training, development and continuous improvement.
Personal Competencies
*Clear communicator who adapts to different situations.
*Professional and positive representative of the business.
*Makes informed decisions and leads by example.
*Embraces change and contributes new ideas.
*Understands commercial realities of construction.
*Resilient, empathetic and maintains integrity.
Terms
*Morning attendance essential; hybrid working may be available.
*Duties may vary in line with business needs.