Credit Controller

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to manage a ledger, chase outstanding debt, and improve cash collection while minimising risk. This fixed-term role offers hybrid working with a Peterborough City Centre base.

You will analyse aged debt, produce reports for senior management, and collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimise credit control processes. Applicants should have strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 200, and possess a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Credit Controller, Credit Controller or similar.
• Strong experience in debt collection and managing customer accounts.
• Good understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Confidence communicating with customers, stakeholders and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring credit control processes and customer accounts.
• Chasing outstanding debt and maximising cash collection.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer payments and credit history.
• Reviewing credit risk and identifying potential financial exposure.
• Analysing aged debt and identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Providing detailed explanations for all 120+ day aged debt.
• Calculating the monthly bad debt provision for inclusion within the accounts.
• Preparing credit performance reports and presenting findings to senior management.
• Working closely with Finance, Sales and other internal departments.
• Building strong relationships with customers, clients and external partners.
• Resolving credit-related queries and disputes.
• Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures.
• Ensuring credit activity is carried out in line with company policies and relevant regulations.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit risk

Aged debt

Analytical reporting

Communication

Relationship building

Process improvement

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Excel

Sage 200

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join an established finance team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, working closely with internal teams and customers, and using financial data to improve cash collection and minimise risk.

Potential Hybrid, Peterborough City Centre based 9:00 - 17:30 up to £40,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and monitoring credit control processes and customer accounts.
• Chasing outstanding debt and maximising cash collection.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer payments and credit history.
• Reviewing credit risk and identifying potential financial exposure.
• Analysing aged debt and identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Providing detailed explanations for all 120+ day aged debt.
• Calculating the monthly bad debt provision for inclusion within the accounts.
• Preparing credit performance reports and presenting findings to senior management.
• Working closely with Finance, Sales and other internal departments.
• Building strong relationships with customers, clients and external partners.
• Resolving credit-related queries and disputes.
• Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures.
• Ensuring credit activity is carried out in line with company policies and relevant regulations.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Senior Credit Controller, Credit Controller or similar.
• Strong experience in debt collection and managing customer accounts.
• Good understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar financial software would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Confidence communicating with customers, stakeholders and senior management.

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