Credit Controller

Capitol-Invest - Société Immobilière de la région de Bruxelles; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction sector company is seeking a full-time Invoicing & Credit Controller to join their team in Basildon, Essex. The role entails preparing sales invoices, managing customer accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate should be organized, proactive, and possess strong numerical skills. Experience in accounting systems like Sage 200 and knowledge of construction invoicing is preferred. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

30 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting systems, especially Sage 200.
• Knowledge of construction invoicing, CIS/VAT DRC regulations.
• Construction billing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices accurately.
• Monitor outstanding debtors and chase overdue payments.
• Maintain customer account records and assist with cash flow forecasting.

Skills

High organization skills

Proactive attitude

Numerical data management

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Invoicing & Credit Controller - Spider is advertising on behalf of a construction-sector business who are seeking a full-time, permanent Invoicing & Credit Controller to join their team based in Basildon, Essex.

Why Them

This established organisation operates within the construction environment and prides itself on strong financial controls, collaborative working, and a supportive company culture.

Fantastic Company Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Holiday: 30 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Employee extras such as: Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site parking, regular team days out and social events, professional development and training opportunities, long-service recognition and performance appreciation initiatives

About The Role

As a Invoicing & Credit Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of sales invoices and the efficient management of customer accounts. Supporting both the finance and commercial teams, you will help maintain strong financial controls, ensure compliance with contract terms, and contribute to improved cash flow through proactive credit management. Working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, between 8.30am - 5pm.

Main Responsibilities And Duties

• Prepare and issue sales invoices and applications for payment in line with contract requirements, schedules of values, and project milestones.
• Ensure all invoices are supported by accurate documentation and liaise with project and commercial teams to confirm billing accuracy.
• Track retentions, stage payments, and variations while maintaining clear and up-to-date invoicing logs.
• Monitor outstanding debtors, chase overdue payments professionally, and support dispute resolution when necessary.
• Produce aged debt reports and highlight risks or issues to management.
• Maintain customer account records, support month-end and year-end reconciliations, and assist with cash flow forecasting and compliance documentation, including CIS.

About You

As an Invoicing & Credit Controller, you will be highly organised, proactive, and confident working with numerical data, with strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be able to maintain positive client relationships while managing credit control processes, prioritise tasks effectively, and remain calm under pressure. Experience with accounting systems (Sage 200 preferred), construction invoicing, and CIS/VAT DRC regulations is highly beneficial, as is an AAT qualification (or working towards one), though not essential. This role is ideal for someone with construction billing experience who is committed to delivering high-quality financial administration.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Invoicing & Credit Controller position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Invoicing, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Construction Billing, CIS, Sage 200, Payment Applications, Retentions, Commercial Support, Accounts Receivable.