Robert Half is working with a worldwide operating company to recruit for a Construction Contracts/Projects Controller with very strong experience in Quantity Surveyor (QS) based in Northampton office based full time. The company has a leading position in the market with very tenured staff.
The main purpose of this role as part of the finance team to achieve the finance goals and targets set by the business. The person will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised and able to review / implement written procedures which will ensure that company targets are achieved. Colleagues are actively encouraged to suggest improvements in current working processes and are required to be flexible in their approach to meeting the departments ever changing requirements as a result of constant process development.
Responsibilities
* Review of customer contracts, negotiation with contractors, highlighting and reporting issues when necessary.
* Applying for Stage Payments; Off-Site Goods Payment (Raising Valuations & Vesting Certificate
* Maintaining regularly Schedule of Valuation Dates
* Maintaining Retention Schedule, responsible for reconciling and chasing of retention amounts regularly including raising contract valuations
* Reconciliation of Contract Ledger Debtors.
* Reviewing customer credit terms.
* Chasing Payments from Customers.
* Prompt resolution of queries on construction contracts.
* Production of Invoices
* Posting Cash Receipt Journals
* Maintaining Contract Orders & Warranties Register
Requirements
* Construction and legal or contract compliance background
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Confidence working with numbers
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