Credit Controller Administrator (6 months Fixed Term Contract)

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

The Opportunity

Due to continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth across all business sectors. Our Finance team is now looking for a Credit Control Administrator to be based at our Blackburn Head Office, on a 6-month fixed term contract.

The Credit Control Administrator will support various finance administration duties for pre-payment and credit billing services and play a key role in the successful collection of payments.

Our Finance team was recently awarded the Finance Team of the Year (20+ people) at the Northwest Finance Awards. While this is a fixed-term position, it presents 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

Posting daily cash receipts
Chasing customer debts and collaborating with the commercial department
Resolving invoice discrepancies and queries with customers and internal departments
Reconciling daily banking transactions
Processing remittance advices on a daily basis
Posting Direct Debits and standing order payments
Raising Sales Ledger invoices
Processing contract sales application certificates and invoices
Ensuring correct processing of invoices in compliance with VAT reverse charge and CIS
Assisting with reporting requirements
Setting up new customer accounts
Performing ad hoc administrative duties as needed

The Person

Previous experience in a credit control role is crucial
Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including excellent knowledge of Excel and Word
Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision
Flexible approach to working hours and practices to accommodate the needs of the role
Strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills, including tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
High attention to detail and accuracy
Clear and concise communication skills across various platforms, with excellent oral and written communication
Team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships to achieve team goals
Must pass a CRB check (financial credit check)
High level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity
A finance qualification such as AAT is desirable but not essential

Vital Energi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Vital we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.

The 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.

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi.

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.