Credit Controller

Eaton; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a proactive Credit Controller for a hybrid role based in Derbyshire. The temporary position will manage a large portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collections while maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting cash flow.

The role requires prior credit control experience, excellent numerical accuracy, and the ability to work with finance systems and MS Office. Immediate or short notice availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a credit control or accounts receivable environment.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Confident with finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts ensuring timely collection of debts.
• Record customer interactions accurately in the credit management system.
• Assess creditworthiness and support effective risk management.
• Monitor accounts to minimise bad debt and resolve account queries promptly.
• Collaborate with Sales and Distribution to support business growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical accuracy

Negotiation

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Job description

Credit Controller Temporary role for a minimum of 6 months Hybrid role Derbyshire based Eaton Syalon are seeking an organised and proactive Credit Controller to join our client on an on-going temporary basis. The role will be temporary for a minimum of 6-months. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, resolving customer queries and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, reducing financial risk and supporting the wider business by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of approximately 400 - 500 customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected in line with agreed payment terms Maximise cash collection while maintaining positive customer relationships Record all customer interactions accurately using the company's credit management system Assess customer creditworthiness and support effective credit
risk management Monitor customer accounts to identify and minimise the risk of bad debt Review customer trading activity and manage accounts that exceed agreed credit limits Work closely with Sales and Distribution teams to resolve account issues and support business growth Investigate, log and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner Reconcile customer accounts where required Process customer card payments and monitor daily banking receipts

Person Profile:

Previous experience within a credit control or accounts receivable environment Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities The ability to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines A proactive and adaptable approach to customer service Confidence working with finance systems and Microsoft Office applications

As this role is a temporary position initially, we ask that candidates are available to start
immediately or with a short notice period of no more than 1 week.