Credit Controller

Eaton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Eaton is recruiting for a Derby-based, office-based Credit Controller to join the Finance team. This standalone role offers full ownership of the credit control function and a direct impact on cash flow and aged debt. Salary £30,000–£34,000 depending on experience.

You will proactively chase overdue debts, reconcile payments, and perform credit checks while supporting month-end processes. Strong autonomy and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively chasing overdue debt via telephone and email
• Allocating and reconciling customer payments
• Resolving account and payment queries
• Carrying out credit checks on new and existing accounts
• Reviewing and monitoring customer credit limits
• Managing escalation of outstanding debt through legal channels where required
• Supporting the month-end close process
• Producing and reviewing aged debt reports
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records

Skills

Credit control

Independent worker

Debt collection

Job description

Role: Credit Controller - standalone - office based role Salary: £30,000 £34,000 (depending on experience) Location: Derby Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Eaton Syalon are working with a Derby-based business to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their Finance team. This is a standalone credit control position, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take full ownership of the credit control function and play a key role in maintaining the companys cash flow and aged debt position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively chasing overdue debt via telephone and email
• Allocating and reconciling customer payments
• Resolving account and payment queries
• Carrying out credit checks on new and existing accounts
• Reviewing and monitoring customer credit limits
• Managing the escalation of outstanding debt through legal channels where required
• Supporting the month-end close process
• Producing and reviewing aged debt reports
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records

About You:

Were looking for a candidate with previous credit control experience who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their workload. Youll be comfortable communicating with customers at all levels, resolving queries effectively and taking a proactive approach to debt recovery. As this is a standalone position, autonomy, organisation and strong attention to detailwill be key to your success. TPBN1_UKTJ