Credit Controller

Would you like to join our award-winning Finance team on a dynamic journey with the potential for future opportunities?

Due to continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth across all business sectors. Our Finance team is now looking for a Credit Controller to be based at our Blackburn Head Office.

As a Credit Controller, you will help maximise the company's cash flow through collection of debts in a timely, efficient and professional manner, as well as raising sales and contract sales invoices. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, and ensure they adhere to our credit terms. Undertake other general duties required within the department.

Our Finance team was recently awarded the Finance Team of the Year (20+ people) at the Northwest Finance Awards. It is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team, and with our ongoing growth, there is potential for further opportunities in the future. We are a team that fosters continuous internal progression and actively encourages internal promotion, providing ample room for development and advancement within the organisation.

Who are Vital Energi?

Here at Vital Energi we are a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sector. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK that are really making a difference to achieve our Net Zero targets, and we were recently recognised for this by our Industry Association, awarding us the Contribution to Net Zero award.

The Role

* Credit Control - working with the commercial department to chase debts on a regular basis and providing feedback on potential collection issues

* Liaise with internal departments and customers to resolve invoice discrepancies and queries

* Issuing of monthly aged applications reports which includes detailed analysis of under certified values, along with aged debt reports.

* Liaising with Commercial department for updates required on Aged Applications and Aged Debt reports

* Liaising with the commercial department and external clients to determine the correct VAT status is used.

* Ensuring compliance with Domestic VAT reverse charge, gaining end user status for each client and using the correct VAT status.

* Setting up new accounts and maintaining existing account details within Navision

* Assist in credit checking customers

* Bank reconciliations on a daily basis

* Processing contract sales ledger applications, certificates and invoices in line with CIS and Vat regulations stipulated by HMRC

* Processing sales ledger invoices

* Production and posting of journals duly authorised by the Finance Manager

The Person

* Previous experience in a credit control / sales ledger role is essential

* Experience of working within the construction industry and a working knowledge of CIS rules and regulations

* Computer literate - with experience of spreadsheet and word processing being essential

* Experience of using Dynamics and Jet Reports would be a distinct advantage

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you