Credit Controller

Complii; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in the UK is seeking a Credit Controller to join their team. The role involves managing the debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining positive customer relationships. Candidates should demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. This position offers a competitive salary, supportive work environment, and the potential for flexible working arrangements after probation. Join our team to advance your finance career.

Benefits

Salary of £23,962 to £28,000 per annum

Opportunity to work from home one day per week after probation

Supportive environment for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Control role managing debts and collections.
• Ability to negotiate payment arrangements and escalate issues as necessary.
• Proficient in preparing aged debtor reports and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collect company debts according to agreed terms.
• Liaise with customers to secure prompt payment and resolve queries.
• Assess creditworthiness and ensure compliance with policies.
• Prepare reports on collection progress and debtors.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Professional telephone skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

We re hiring a Credit Controller to join our team here at Zeta Services, based in Bicester.

This role will see you utilising your experienced gained in Credit Control to the fullest. If you re looking for a position that offers not just responsibility but also the chance to develop and progress in a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your finance career.

You ll be responsible for managing the company s debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of payments, minimising bad debt exposure, and maintaining positive customer relationships. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the company s cash flow while providing an efficient and professional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Zeta Services provide market leading products, services and technologies that enable organisations to endure they meet their environmental, health, safety and risk management obligations across several key compliance areas including Water, Fire, Business Continuity and Energy.

What you receive for joining us:

We re offering a salary of £23,962 to £28,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, along with a strong package designed to support you both in and out of work that we d be happy to tell you about. The working hours are Monday to Thursday either 8am-4.15pm or 8.45am-5pm, Friday 8am-3.15pm or 8.45pm-4pm. There is also the opportunity of you working from home one day per week after your probation period.

Here s a look at some of the things you ll be doing:

• Manage and collect company debts in line with agreed terms, monitoring accounts for overdue payments, negotiating payment arrangements, and escalating problem accounts to management when necessary
• Liaise with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to secure prompt payment, resolve non-payment queries, and maintain accurate, up-to-date debtor records
• Assess customer creditworthiness, review credit limits, and ensure compliance with company policies, data protection laws, and financial regulations
• Prepare aged debtor reports, provide regular updates on collection progress, and support month-end and year-end reporting requirements

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and professional telephone skills
• Skilled in working under pressure, meeting collection targets, and managing multiple priorities effectively
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with accounting/ERP systems

Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

Introducing our organisation:

Zeta Services: We proud to be part of Complii. We collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance.