Credit Controller

Credit Controller Gerrards Cross (Hybrid) FTC - 6 months Do you want to help shape software that affects thousands of lives? Who are we?

We are ranked as the UK’s #1 construction specific software player and our mission is simple; to provide market leading end-to-end software solutions to the construction and construction like industries across the entire build life cycle.

If you are looking to build an exceptional career with an award-winning company you’ve come to the right place. Our teams are based in the UK, Europe, and India, working on products that are used on a global scale. We have a clear and defined road map to deliver over the next 3 years, which is centred around a large-scale digital transformation as well as continuing our growth and expansion.

We embrace diversity and equality and want our employees to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it improves every aspect of our business.

• Our technology is used by thousands of companies and affects millions of lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, hybrid-working team in a fast-paced, growing technology company.
• You’ll need to be a self-motivated team player with high levels of organisation and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
• You’ll be responsible for your own part of the debtor’s ledger and will be the driving force in achieving cash collection targets within a high activity team.
• You’ll make outbound calls and emails to customers and respond to incoming queries.
• Your goal is to successfully collect any outstanding invoices, to avoid aged debt and maintain positive cashflow into the company.
• You’ll also assist with key reporting, accurate maintenance of debtor’s ledger records, daily cash posting and associated Sales Ledger tasks and various role-related ad hoc projects.
• This role reports to the Finance Operations Manager.

• Effective management of the Debtors Ledger.
• Focus on cash collection.
• Administration, reporting and project work, as required.

• Relevant experience in a Credit Control environment.
• Knowledge and experience of dunning and debt collection escalation procedures.
• Ability to understand terms and conditions of contracts; familiarity with software subscriptions advantageous but not essential.
• Competence in analysing slow moving accounts to set out collection strategies to resolve each case.
• Good problem-solving skills to manage and push resolution of invoice queries and disputes.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads, both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good financial and commercial acumen.
• Proficient use of the most common Microsoft applications including intermediate knowledge of Excel to download and analyse data.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills to successfully plan and co-ordinate a high number of activities, with excellent time management, prioritisation and the ability to remain calm and objective under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Articulate with excellent communication skills, an excellent telephone manner and strong customer service abilities.
• Ability to influence and persuade others and be assertive with customers when required.
• Inquisitive, with a problem-solving mind and able to recommend solutions.
• Tenacious, highly energised, passionate and committed; goal and outcome orientated; determined to achieve amazing results and make an impact, delivering to high standards at all times.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proven track record and reputation for integrity, confidentiality, accountability and results.
• A keen interest in the commercial aspects of the business.
• Ability to take responsibility for own personal development in line with performance objectives.
• Flexible and adaptable with enthusiasm for new ideas and a willingness to learn and embrace change within a dynamic organisation.

• Take ownership of the debtor’s ledger, managing…