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Vitae Financial Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 1LA, England
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Credit Controller is available for an immediate start on a 2-month fixed-term contract in Hertfordshire, with a salary range of £32,000 to £35,000 pro rata.
- The role requires a strong background in credit control, accounts receivable, or sales ledger, with a focus on accurate billing and timely debt collection.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in managing relationships with customers and internal teams.
- This position offers hybrid working, allowing for 2-3 days in the office each week, and has the potential to become a permanent role.
- Applicants should be available to start at very short notice and have relevant experience to effectively contribute to the finance team.
2-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to go permanent)
Hertfordshire - Hybrid working
32,000 - 35,000 (pro rata)
We're working with a well-established organisation in the construction services sector that is seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available, initially on a fixed-term contract, but with every possibility of becoming a permanent role for the right person.
The Role
You'll be a key part of the finance team, taking responsibility for ensuring revenue is billed accurately and collected in a timely manner. You'll also play a hands-on role in reducing aged debt, managing the sales ledger, and resolving any billing or contract queries.
This role will suit someone with strong credit control experience, who enjoys working cross-functionally with operational teams and has a keen eye for detail. You'll need to be confident in communicating with customers and colleagues alike, taking ownership of processes and suggesting improvements where you see fit.
Key Responsibilities
* Timely and accurate production of invoices, statements and customer correspondence
* Chasing outstanding debt via phone and email to ensure cash is collected promptly
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to resolve queries efficiently
* Reconciling accounts and ensuring contract revenues are recorded accurately
* Monitoring overdue accounts, placing accounts on hold where necessary, and escalating appropriately
* Assisting with reporting on debtors and cash collection performance
* Supporting the wider finance team during month-end and year-end activities
* Contributing to process improvement projects and supporting new team members
About You
* Proven background in credit control, accounts receivable or sales ledger roles
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients and internal teams
* Proactive and organised, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* Available to start at very short notice
What's on Offer
* Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 (pro rata)
* Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Fixed-term contract with genuine potential to go permanent
If you're immediately available and looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
