Credit Analyst

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Peterborough is seeking a Credit Analyst to join their Accounts Payable Team. This role involves assessing credit risk, compiling finance reports, and maintaining records to support financial governance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in credit analysis, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for personal development and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Access to internal training programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Credit Analyst, preferably in shared services.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver monthly finance reports for decision-making.
• Perform credit risk assessments and recommend actions.
• Maintain credit assessment records for compliance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

S/4 Hana

Job description

Overview

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We are looking for a Credit Analyst to join our Accounts Payable Team in Peterborough.

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our dedicated and highly collaborative Accounts Receivable Team, responsible for ensuring strong financial governance and smooth revenue operations. The team oversees all new customer onboarding, manages sales system/CRM interfaces for monthly billing, delivers invoices and statements, handles cash collection, posts cash to customer accounts, and reports on aged debt and bad debt.

We’re a well‑structured team made up of 1 Manager, 2 Team Leaders, and 20 Team Members, working together in a supportive environment where accuracy, service, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

The Difference you will make

As a Credit Analyst, you will play a vital role in assessing credit risk and supporting the Customer Master Data Governance process. Your work ensures that customer accounts are accurately set up, monitored, and maintained, enabling the business to make informed decisions and safeguard financial performance. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering high‑quality insights.

Your Role

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling and delivering monthly finance reports to support business decision‑making
• Performing credit risk assessments on customer accounts and making recommendations
• Maintaining credit assessment records for reporting and audit requirements
• Supporting the Customer Master Data Governance process to ensure data accuracy
• Assisting with month‑end closing activities, including reconciliations and report updates
• Analysing customer credit behaviour, payment history, and outstanding balances
• Running and interpreting credit reports from third‑party data providers
• Resolving issues through strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration
• Supporting sales order billing reconciliations through to invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing

The Skills you will bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a Credit Analyst (shared service centre experience desirable)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and varied workloads
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach with strong teamwork skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• High level of resilience, reliability, and professionalism
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; S/4 Hana experience is a plus
• AAT qualification preferred but not essential

Working Pattern / Location

Hybrid – based in Peterborough

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]

We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.

Date Job Posting Last Updated: 21 Jan 2026

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