JOB DESCRIPTION Company: Tyréns UK Limited Location: White Collar Factory, 1 Old Street Yard, London, EC1Y 8AF Job Title: Senior Credit Controller Responsible to: UK Group Finance Director Status: Permanent COMPANY INFORMATION: Tyréns Group is an independent £275 million multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy group, creating sustainable solutions and client value in the fields of urban development and infrastructure. We are owned by a trust, have our largest market and headquarters in Sweden, with further establishments in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Bulgaria. Our financial returns are reinvested, in full, in the growth and innovation agenda in the form of acquisitions and research and innovation funding, providing for a unique and dynamic ownership model. Tyréns UK Limited consists of the following businesses: AKT II Limited AKT II is a progressive, design-led structural engineering consultancy which, over recent years, has been recognised as one of the most successful cutting-edge practices in its field, collaborating with architects, developers and contractors both in the UK and internationally. AKT II was formed in 1996 and has grown consistently on the back of a reputation for innovation and creativity and consequently, has won numerous awards. AKT II enjoys a reputation as one of the countrys leading structural engineering firms employing circa 300 people across a diverse cultural spread. Hilson Moran Limited As environmental design professionals, Hilson Moran aims to create human-centric places that respect the planets resources and address the climate change challenge, with a design ethos built on four key foundations: physical & social wellbeing; environment & climate; innovative design; and digital technology. Tyréns UK Limited Legal owner of AKT II Limited and Hilson Moran Limited hosting UK senior management, administration and shared support functions including Finance, Legal, HR and IT. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tyréns UK is looking for a senior Credit Controller to join the business on a full-time basis. The role will report into the Tyréns UK Group Finance Director. The business has recently migrated to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Dynamics) for day-to-day accounting purposes and Sidetrade for credit control management. The Credit Controller will support the continued development and implementation of the overriding cash collection processes and related reporting framework. The Credit Controller will lead on the mitigation of credit control risk and will work effectively with senior management to ensure the timely collection of debt from external clients. This interesting role would suit an individual looking to develop their career in a unique and progressive environment. Managing the end-to-end credit control process. Ensuring efficient and appropriate credit control and management control processes are in place. Posting and allocating customer payments. Producing client statements, sending reminders. Contacting clients by telephone, email and post. Managing write-offs, bad debt provisions in conjunction with the Financial Controller. Reviewing and reporting on aged debtors. Ensuring that any withholding tax applied to overseas invoices is clearly understood and properly accounted for. Providing monthly reports to senior management on status of aged debt. Manage credit checking process. Working closely with senior management to understand the nature of each project and how best to manage the collection of debt. Identify improvements to the debt collection process. The individual will have a background of working as a Credit Controller, ideally within a financial accounting function in a professional services/project-based environment and be used to meeting deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail. KEY COMPETENCIES Extensive working experience as a Credit Controller managing end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Be prepared to present the aged debt position at regular credit control review meetings with senior management. Able to work independently and proactively in an efficient manner. Good understanding of project orientated businesses. Good understanding of withholding tax regimes applicable to the overseas territories where Tyrens do business. Contribute to and lead, where necessary, on the development of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that comply with both internal and external governance and best practice requirements. Recommend and implement changes to processes where appropriate. Produce financial and management information on an ad-hoc basis as and when required. To be an effective member of the finance team; providing assistance and support to the Financial Controllers and Senior Management and the Board by ensuring a business partnering attitude is maintained. SKILLS First class communication skills are absolutely essential to be successful in this role. Proven knowledge of key processes for a best practice credit control function. Strong judgement and objectivity. Accuracy and attention to detail. Organised and structured approach. Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of management and staff. Ability to negotiate and influence. Risk assessment and management capability. Ability to think conceptually and strategically. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Extensive experience working as a Credit Controller, ideally in a project-based business. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Sidetrade would be an advantage. BENEFITS A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Enhanced annual leave and generous company pension contributions Annual budget to spend on personal wellbeing activities Access to our healthcare scheme and wellness services Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A range of fun and inclusive company social events throughout the year Opportunities for professional development and career progression A collaborative and supportive team environment Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance