Credit Controller

Job DescriptionCredit ControllerWould 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 companys 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 RoleCredit Control working with the commercial department to chase debts on a regular basis and providing feedback on potential collection issuesLiaise with internal departments and customers to resolve invoice discrepancies and queriesIssuing 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 reportsLiaising 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 NavisionAssist in credit checking customersBank reconciliations on a daily basisProcessing contract sales ledger applications, certificates and invoices in line with CIS and Vat regulations stipulated by HMRCProcessing sales ledger invoicesProduction and posting of journals duly authorised by the Finance ManagerThe PersonPrevious experience in a credit control / sales ledger role is essentialExperience of working within the construction industry and a working knowledge of CIS rules and regulationsComputer literate - with experience of spreadsheet and word processing being essentialExperience of using Dynamics and Jet Reports would be a distinct advantageThe company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.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.

Created: 2025-07-03