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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable management, with a strong focus on relationship building, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication to ensure timely collections and resolution of payment issues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Credit Control ExperienceAccounts Receivable ManagementProficiency in MS ExcelStrong Communication SkillsAttention to Detail
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Hard Skills
Credit ControlAccounts ReceivableProject-Based BillingFee StructuresCollection StrategiesAged Debt ReportingInvoice ResolutionPayment Query ResolutionFinance SystemsERP Platforms
Soft Skills
Negotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingWorkload Prioritization
Tools & Technologies
Accounting SystemsMS ExcelFinance Software
Industry Keywords
ConstructionPropertyProfessional Services
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the Building Consultancy sales ledger
- Monitor aged debt and prioritise collection activity
- Proactively pursue outstanding invoices through telephone, email and client engagement
- Resolve invoice and payment queries promptly
- Maintain accurate records of collection activity
- Escalate significant issues to Partners and Directors where appropriate
- Produce regular aged debt reports and commentary
- Support monthly cash collection targets
- Provide updates on significant outstanding debts and highlight payment risks
- Assist with collection strategies for key accounts
- Identify recurring invoice issues that delay payment and liaise with Finance to resolve billing queries
- Develop professional working relationships with Accounts Payable teams and finance contacts within key client organisations
- Act as the primary contact for payment queries and understand client payment processes
- Resolve issues collaboratively and help remove barriers to prompt payment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role, ideally within construction, property, or professional services
- Understanding of project-based billing and fee structures (desirable)
- Experience working with finance systems and ERP platforms
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Excel
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office
- Core working hours
- Study support (where applicable)
- Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews
- Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme
- Long service additional holidays
- Birthday off
- Extra day between Christmas and New Year
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Buy and sell holiday
- Social events throughout the year, including a firm-wide Christmas party
- Generous referral bonus