International architectural practice, Hyphen, has experienced rapid growth in recent years and seeks an experienced Credit Controller (Fixed Term Contract 9-12 months) to join our team in Winchester.
We encourage all our employees to work at the highest standards of professionalism whilst being self-reliant and showing independence of thought. In return, we’ll provide you with the experience and education to progress your career:
- Each of our local offices are relatively small so you’ll quickly feel part of a friendly, supportive team, and get to work closely with senior colleagues.
- Our international network means you’ll be given the opportunity to collaborate with Hyphen’s offices across Europe and Latin America and work on interesting projects for world-leading clients.
In addition, our hybrid working approach means that you’ll be able to work from home for up to three days each week with the remaining time in our Winchester office.
The role
- If you enjoy working in a collaborative and multicultural environment and are looking to advance your career, we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Credit Controller to join our growing international practice, (a WA 100 firm), in Winchester on a Fixed Term Basis (FTC).
- The role will be joining a small accounts team during an exciting period of growth. As the Credit Controller you will report into the Financial Controller and take charge of the entire debt collection process ensuring invoices are paid on time and addressing overdue accounts promptly.
Key responsibilities
Debt Collection
- Chase outstanding and overdue debts from creditors.
- Escalate bad debts and initiate debt recovery when necessary, including legal proceedings.
- Resolve invoice queries and disputes, escalating to the Financial Controller when necessary.
Credit Risk Assessment & Management
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and sub-consultants.
- Coordinate with other departments on the creditworthiness of clients and sub-consultants, providing feedback.
- Prepare monthly reports on accounts receivable and credit risk for management.
- Provide expected payment dates of due debt to the Financial Controller for cash flow purposes.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Management
- Reduce lock-up by ensuring WIP is billed out promptly.
- Chase clients for purchase orders and liaise with the Purchase Ledger Clerk when received and able to bill.
Sub-Consultant Onboarding & Compliance
- Lead sub-consultant onboarding by ensuring completion of the onboarding pack and credit check.
Process Improvement & Systems Management
- Implement new credit control policies, initiatives, and procedures.
- Ownership of the credit control platform, including onboarding new staff.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
- Provide invoicing cover for the Sales Ledger Clerk.
- Other tasks as reasonably required from time to time.
Your skills and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Good team working skills and a positive, pro-active attitude
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload with established timescales
- Analytical capability with strong attention to detail.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
We welcome applications from anyone considering returning to work after a career break or those seeking part-time opportunities.
Hyphen welcomes applications from candidates who plan to move to the UK from other countries in the near future. Before applying however you should verify that you have the immediate right to work in the UK. For further information please click here
If you feel that Hyphen is a place where you can contribute your best work, be proud of your achievements and see your career develop we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the form below:
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