Job Summary:
Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of customer invoicing, cash collection, credit control, and account reconciliation activities across Datalec Precision Installations' UK and international projects. Working closely with the Commercial, Project Delivery and Finance teams, the role ensures that customer invoices are raised in accordance with contractual agreements, payment terms are adhered to, and outstanding debt is proactively managed to support company cash flow and financial performance.
The role will support projects across multiple regions and jurisdictions, requiring an understanding of overseas invoicing requirements, currency management, customer-specific billing procedures, and international commercial practices.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
· Raise accurate customer invoices for UK and international projects in accordance with contractual milestones, purchase orders and agreed payment schedules.
· Process overseas and multi-currency invoices, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, VAT requirements and customer billing instructions.
· Verify billing data received from Commercial Managers and Project Teams prior to invoice generation.
· Ensure all supporting documentation is attached and submitted in line with customer requirements.
· Maintain invoice registers and billing schedules to ensure timely revenue recognition and cash collection.
· Issue credit notes and invoice amendments where required, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
· Support the implementation and alignment of the ERP system (Microsoft Business Central) with the Group’s financial needs.
· Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
· Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
· Assist with audits and provide relevant documentation.
· Identify and implement continuous improvements in financial processes.
· Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties
· Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
Qualifications: Skills and Experience
· Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within medium to large organisations.
· Strong experience processing customer invoices and managing debt collection activities.
· Experience handling overseas and multi-currency invoicing.
· Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and financial controls.
· Understanding of finance functions and ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central or Navision.
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
Values & Behaviours:
DPI Values
Dedication Precision Integrity
Behaviours
· Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.
· Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.
· Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.
· Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.
· Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.
· Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.
Our Vision
· To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.
Our Mission
· Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.
· Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.
· Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.
Our Strategy
· People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.
· Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.
· Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.
Experience:
- Accounts Receivable: 3 years (required)
Location:
- Buntingford SG9 9ER (required)
Work Location: In person
