Credit Controller

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Do you enjoy maintaining the day-to-day processes for accounts and ensuring a smooth operation of the sales ledger? 

We'll be looking for candidates with a head for numbers and an eye for detail who have a keen interest in sustainability and renewable energy.

Read on to learn more, or see the application pack for further information.

We are recruiting for this role in our Cambridge office. 

_{About Us}

_{Midsummer Energy specialises in renewable energy systems. The bulk of our turnover is in distributing complete solar PV kits, including solar panels, inverters, mounting systems and electrical components, to a network of installation customers. We also sell air source heat pumps, smaller off-grid solar set ups and we have developed our own software product for designing solar PV and air source heat pump systems, both design tools are available online at easy-pv.co.uk and heatpunk.co.uk.}

_{We’ve grown significantly from humble beginnings - our first storeroom was the front room of a narrowboat, but we now run multiple warehouses in Cambridge, Glasgow and Dublin.}

_{We're passionate about the environment, and we've gained a reputation for a helpful and open approach to business, and our staff share a common sense of purpose.}

_{The Role}

_{A full-time role reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day processes for accounts receivable, ensuring the smooth operation of the sales ledger while supporting the junior members of the team.}

_{Responsibilities will include:}

• _{Supervising two Finance Assistants}

• _{Credit control, chasing overdue payments and aged debtor reporting}

• _{Daily supervision of the sales ledger processes, including:}

• _{Bank uploads and reconciliations}

• _{Issuing sales invoices, credit notes. Investigating debit notes}

• _{Updating customer account information on the accounting system}

• _{Customer statement reconciliation}

• _{Communication between the sales team and accounts receivable to ensure the sales team are kept up to date on customer account queries}

• _{Weekly review of the ledger to identify discrepancies}

• _{Supporting the Head of Finance with the development and maintenance of financial processes}

• _{Assisting with preparation of the quarterly VAT return, monthly and yearly accounts as required}

• _{Other similar or related duties as can be reasonably expected.}

_{Skills/Qualifications required for the role:}

• _{2+ years credit control experience desirable}

• _{Confident communication skills with an assertive approach to challenging situations desirable}

• _{Accounting qualification desirable, eg Accounting degree, AAT L3 and beyond}

• _{Intermediate knowledge of spreadsheets desirable}

_{Who we are looking for:}

_{We'll be looking for candidates with a head for numbers who have a keen interest in sustainability and renewable energy.}

_{Demonstrable skills with spreadsheets along with experience of dealing with financial data and transactions and working with databases will be preferable.}

_{Organisational skills and a friendly manner with customers and the rest of the team are equally important.}

_{You are looking for a career that will make a difference, and you have a knack for keeping on top of things. You'd like to put your energy and passion to good use, helping to grow a company that's making a difference.}

_{The ideal candidate will thrive in a team, but have a problem-solving and self-led approach during busy periods.}

_Salary:

_{£33,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience}

_Benefits:

_{Company profit share scheme;}

• _{Employees evenly share 10% of company profits}

• _{Pension salary sacrifice scheme}

• _{EV salary sacrifice scheme}

• _{Cycle to work scheme}

• _{Free veg box each every week}

• _{Free bike maintenance}

• _{Flexible working and remote days available}

• _{Early finish on a Friday}

• _{On-site parking}

_{Schedule: Office based, Monday to Thursday, 9-5.30pm. Friday 9-5pm.}

_{Notice period:} 2 months

If you'd like to join our team, please apply using the application form at the top of the page, and see the application pack for further details.