Credit Controller

Job Title: Credit Controller
Location: Woolpit, Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-Time, 37 Hours a week
Salary: £30,000-£35,000.00 depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About Us:

Portico GB Ltd is dynamic and fast-growing sub-contracting business specialising in the supply and installation of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, wardrobe products and bathroom furniture to the new build housing sector. Working with national and regional house builders, we deliver quality, consistency, and reliability across every project.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller with a strong background in the construction sector to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who understands construction-specific processes including applications for payment, retentions, and final accounts.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cash flow, reducing aged debt, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the full credit control process within a construction environment
• Chasing outstanding payments in line with agreed terms
• Reviewing and understanding applications for payment, valuations, variations, and payment notices
• Monitoring and reconciling retentions, including retention release schedules
• Assisting with reconciliation of final accounts
• Resolving invoice queries efficiently by liaising with commercial and project teams
• Producing aged debtor reports and providing regular updates to senior management
• Maintaining accurate customer records and credit limits
• Supporting month-end procedures and cash flow forecasting

What we re looking For:

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of:
• Applications for Payment
• Retentions and retention release processes
• Final Accounts procedures
• Knowledge of construction contracts and payment terms
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills (Excel and accounting systems)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience with Sage200 would be advantageous

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Pension scheme
• Private Health Care
• Sage Benefits