Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Hydro International; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Sick Pay Policy

25 days holiday per year + Bank/Hol

Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing

Flu vaccinations

DSE eye tests

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is recruiting a proactive Finance Assistant to join our Transactional Finance team in Clevedon. You will manage sales ledger processes, assist with credit control, and help maintain robust financial controls in a fast-paced, global business.

This role offers hybrid working, exposure to an ERP project, and opportunities to develop within a world-class water management company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Familiar with finance/ERP systems, preferably BC.
• Strong organisation and proactive mindset.
• Comfortable in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices and Applications for Payment.
• Updating customer portals and ensuring invoicing controls are maintained.
• Managing credit control activities and chasing outstanding debt.
• Working with customers and Project Managers to resolve payment queries.
• Maintaining debtor days in line with company targets.
• Posting cash receipts and completing bank reconciliations.
• Producing debtor reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting compliance with credit insurance requirements.
• Contributing to process improvements and finance best practice initiatives.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Req ID: (phone number removed)

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Clevedon, UK

Join Hydro International and help drive financial excellence

At Hydro International, we're looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join our Transactional Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sales ledger and credit control experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to continuous improvement within a growing global business.

As the first point of contact for all sales ledger activities within our Services division, you'll play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, managing customer accounts and supporting cash collection activities. You'll work closely with both internal colleagues and external customers, helping to ensure the smooth operation of our finance processes.

What you'll be doing

• Raising sales invoices and Applications for Payment
• Updating customer portals and ensuring invoicing controls are maintained
• Managing credit control activities and chasing outstanding debt
• Working with customers and Project Managers to resolve payment queries
• Maintaining debtor days in line with company targets
• Posting cash receipts and completing bank reconciliations
• Producing debtor reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting compliance with credit insurance requirements
• Contributing to process improvements and finance best practice initiatives

What we're looking for

• Previous experience within a Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using finance or ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to drive improvements
• Comfortable working in a changing and evolving environment

Why join Hydro International?

This is an exciting time to join Hydro. As part of our "One Hydro" transformation programme, we're preparing for a new ERP implementation that will shape the future of our finance operations. You'll have the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment and play a key role in supporting this business-wide change.

We offer the opportunity to grow your career within a global organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Why Work for Us?

• Life Cover
• Company Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay Policy
• 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support programmes
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Training & development opportunities

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.