Credit Controller
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the role
Colas is looking for a part-time Credit Controller to join our Support Services Finance team at our Head Office in Solihull, B37 7YB. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate cash allocation, financial reporting, and bank reconciliation, supporting the wider accounts receivable function.
Main Responsibilities
The Credit Controller will be responsible for allocating cash in line with company policies, procedures and targets while maintaining accurate credit control reporting and bank reconciliations. The role includes posting funds into JDE from various bank accounts, updating the Daily Receipts Report per UE (Daily Totals by BU report), and ensuring these reports are set up monthly and yearly. As part of the role you will save all remittances in the correct shared drive folders, liaise with credit controllers where cash cannot be allocated to obtain remittance advice, and maintain and update the unapplied cash report and master data report. You will also keep the Colas GBP bank reconciliation up to date, preparing it monthly and submitting weekly updates to the Treasury team, while producing and distributing the monthly Adflex report split by Business Unit to the Head of Accounting, Treasury Manager and Accounts Receivable Manager.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in reconciling bank statements and customer accounts, along with the ability to maintain accurate records and support the wider finance team in ensuring smooth and efficient credit control processes. It is also essential that you have strong Excel skills and be highly organised, with the ability to manage your time effectively and prioritise tasks. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £28,000 and £30,000 PRO RATA - PT 27.5 hours
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays (dependent on days worked, this is based on 5 days a week)
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal / professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
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