Apprentice Credit Controller
Optima Contracting Limited · West End Road · posted 7 September 2026
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Key Responsibilities
Credit Control & Collections
- Assist in the collection of overdue debt from customers including main contractors, contractors, end users, and international customers.
- Carry out credit control activities via phone, email, and written communication.
- Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure timely payment.
Construction Industry Activities
- Support management of applications for payment, valuations, and payment schedules.
- Assist in tracking and collecting retention monies and monitoring release dates.
Export & Manufacturing Collections
- Assist with international debt collection relating to export of goods.
- Learn to manage collections across currencies and jurisdictions
Account Administration
- Maintain accurate customer records and collection notes
- Assist with reconciliation of customer accounts.
Reporting & Controls
- Support aged debt reporting and escalate overdue accounts.
Internal Collaboration
- Work with internal teams including Commercial, Sales, and Finance.
Where it leads
Following completion of the Apprenticeship, there is opportunity to progress into a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable role in the Company.
About Optima Contracting Limited
Optima is an international leader in sustainable glass partitioning systems and solutions. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and beautifully designed glass partitions and doors which exude quality in every region we operate in. We are wholly dedicated to helping our clients create effective and innovative workspaces in some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 5) — essential
Where you'll work
- Optima Contracting Ltd, Courtyard House, West End Road, HP11 2QB
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