Sales Ledger/Credit Controller - Maidstone

Do you want to join a rapidly expanding, forward thinking and agile organisation that provides an opportunity to grow together?

If you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.

Here at BJF, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our exciting and expanding construction biased business, where YOU can help support BJF Group as a sales ledger/credit controller.

Working with a large portfolio of public and private sector clients, our UK based organisation comprises of several divisions including Mechanical & Electrical, Construction, Projects, Reactive, FM, Small Works and other associated trades.

Your responsibilities:

Responsible for the Sales Ledger function including raising Sales Invoices/Credits to Clients
Inputting, maintaining, and monitoring all Sales Orders
Responsible for the monthly credit control function ensuring prompt payment of outstanding debts within terms and liaising with debtors where required
Maintaining and monitoring the Sales Ledger including a monthly review of aged debtors and resolving outstanding queries
Working experience of CIS scheme - payment applications / retentions
Processing of bank receipts and payments and prompt allocation
Assisting the Purchase Ledger function in busy periods
Answering general accounts telephone calls and direct calls
Providing ad-hoc support to the administrative team during holiday periods
Ad-hoc accounting functions
What you’ll bring

Proven experience in credit control
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of an Accountancy Software package. Sage 200 preferred
Excellent knowledge and experience of Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
Ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, both verbally and in writing
Preferably worked in the construction industry with knowledge of both CIS and Reverse VAT schemes
Rewards

Competitive salary: DOE
Employee Assistance Program
At BJF we look for people who seek:

A career that will challenge and motivate
A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
A high level of variety in day-to-day work life
BJF Values:

Trust We are open, honest and transparent

Excellence We aim to be the best in everything we do

Agility We adapt to meet the needs of our clients

Motivation We are always striving to grow and evolve

Safety We care about everyone’s wellbeing

Find out more about being part of the BJF family.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022)

Awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) 250 Awards (2022)

Finalists of the South East Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories.