Credit Controller

Perseus Group; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesta Software Group is seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join the Finance Team in Wallingford. You will manage multiple ledgers, drive timely collections, and support cash flow forecasting.

The role requires excellent communication with internal and external customers and close adherence to policy within a high-performance culture. Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor, you will handle aging analysis, reconcile accounts, and assist with ad‑hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Must have proven credit control experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains and Credit Hound software would be an advantage.
• CICM qualifications / qualification by experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Call and e‑mail customers to discuss and collect payments.
• Make notes of findings in the accounting system for reference.
• Review aged debt report daily to identify overdue debt.
• Provide focus on the collection of all overdue debt and problematic accounts.
• Help to facilitate resolution of customer queries with internal staff to ensure payment.
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms.
• Prepare cash and age debtor reports.
• Distribute accurate reports in a timely manner as required.

Skills

Credit control

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Excel

ERP knowledge

Education

CICM qualifications / experience

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Credit Hound

Job description

Job Description: About Vesta Software Group: The Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain. Being a portfolio group of Jonas Software (within Constellation Software Inc.), the Vesta Software Group Limited is all about strengthening businesses within the markets in which we compete and enabling them to grow – whether through organic measures such as new initiatives and product development, day-to-day business, or through acquisitions. http://www.vestasoftwaregroup.com/ https://jonassoftware.com/

Position

We are seeking a dedicated professional Credit Controller to join our team on a full‑time basis to manage multiple small ledgers. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Finance Team (Vesta) in a high growth organization and will be responsible for participating in the day‑to‑day processes of the team. Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor and working as part of the Vesta Finance Team, you will be responsible for the efficient and timely collection of debtor balances across multiple ledgers. You will be expected to provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers and adhere to the policies and guidelines set by the department within a high performance culture. Additionally, you will be required to assist with aging analysis, supporting cash flow forecasting and analysis and basic bookkeeping. Vesta operates in a casual working environment and promotes both team and individual growth. This role is based in Wallingford, but Vesta operates across multiple geographical locations and therefore the role may require some travel to UK sites. To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and staff at all levels. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to progress and begin a career with the Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Call and e‑mail customers to discuss and collect payments
• Make notes of findings in the accounting system for reference
• Review aged debt report on a daily basis to identify overdue debt
• Provide special focus on the collection of all overdue debt and problematic accounts
• Help to facilitate the resolution of customer queries with the appropriate internal staff to ensure payment is received
• Manage credit referencing
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms
• Identify outstanding remittances
• Compose weekly credit note batches on excel and send for business approval
• Allocate cash and resolve unidentified cash
• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Send out account statements and further outstanding reminders in line with Company Control Policy
• Prepare cash and age debtor reports
• Distribute accurate reports in a timely manner as required
• Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required
• Working alongside Business Unit Managers to help drive KPI targets
• Provide a link between the Central Finance Team and the Business Units
• From time to time this role may require travel to other sites
• Ability to work and manage customer portals
• Ability to arrange direct debits and manage the Direct Debit Portal for your ledgers
• Possibility to undertake projects and adhoc duties in line with credit control

Job Qualifications

• Must have proven credit control experience
• CICM qualifications / qualification by experience would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to reduce overdue debt and maintain a tidy ledger
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
• A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively and to deliver results
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains and Credit Hound software would be an advantage

Your personal characteristics will include:

• You will have strong interpersonal skills with both written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner
• Able to build relationships and work effectively with others at all levels across the business in person, by phone and on email
• You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical
• Solution‑focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Persistent and resilient under pressure
• You will be detail oriented and accurate with the ability to review your own work and detect and fix errors prior to your managers review
• A good team player, who can work on their own initiative as well as follow guidance and instructions from senior members of the team
• Self‑motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and hardworking approach

Business Unit

Pallas Finance

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type

Regular

More About Jonas Software

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees. Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

IS THIS YOU?

At Vesta, we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world‑class service to our valued clients. This allows Vesta Software Group to maintain and extend our lead as the premier software and services provider in each of our markets. If being part of a growing organization that moves at a fast pace and constantly strives to get better each and every day is what you are looking for, then we want to hear from you. Everyone has heard the sports analogy “to be the best, you have to beat the best”; well at Vesta Software Group we have tweaked that slightly to fit vertical market software. We believe to be the best you have to hire and retain the best!!! Vesta Software Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, contact recruitment at [e-mail] Vesta Software Group is part of a CSI group of companies.