Credit Controller

Stone King; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance firm in Bath is seeking a Credit Controller to join their Finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing Aged Debt, working closely with business partners and lawyers to resolve payment queries. The ideal candidate will have credit control experience, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous credit controller experience is essential.
• Must be IT proficient, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrate professionalism in interpersonal dealings.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review daily Credit Control report and plan daily work.
• Assist with cash flow by reaching monthly team targets.
• Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Process client payments and assist in query resolution.

Skills

Credit Control

Administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

This a fantastic opportunity for a talent individual looking to join our established Finance team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months working in our Bath office. The role will require the post holder to provide support to all departments in control and management of Aged Debt. That will involve working closely with business partners and lawyers to resolve queries preventing payments.

Reasons to apply

• To be part of an ambitious collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Review daily Credit Control report and plan days work
• Update 3E system with all relevant notes following client interaction
• Debt reviews with Working Capital Manager - flag any concerns to WCM
• Regular review meetings with FEs to discuss issues / resolutions
• Assist with cash flow by reaching & exceeding monthly team targets
• Establish strong working relationships with all matter partners through regular review meetings
• Undertake ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required by the Working Capital Manager or Finance Director
• Process client payments via automated system
• Assist with client query resolution or disseminate as appropriate

Requirements

• Previous credit controller experience
• IT proficient specifically in word and excel spreadsheet.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
• Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working to tight deadlines
• A self-starter able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation but also work closely with other team members
• Confident in using in Microsoft packages Word Excel and Outlook and general familiarity with IT systems
• Good attention to detail
• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We have a partner-led Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work / life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

As part of our commitment to DE&I we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at or .

As a Disability Confident employer Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment some recruitment situations such as high-peak times we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens well still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date: 24 October 2025

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&C will not apply.

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Key Skills

Administration,Credit Control,Copy Editing,EMC,Back Office Support

Employment Type: Contract

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1