Credit Controller

Nick Buick Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office

Performance bonus

Job summary

Nick Buick Associates in City of London is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our professional services team. You will manage a ledger, drive timely debt collection, and nurture relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home), a salary of £36,000 plus a performance bonus, and a supportive finance team focused on accuracy, efficiency and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.
• Experience in professional services or client-focused environment.
• Proven track record of managing aged debt and meeting collection targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage an allocated sales ledger and collect payments.
• Build and maintain client relationships to ensure timely invoicing settlements.
• Investigate invoices, payment discrepancies, and billing disputes.
• Monitor aged debt and identify potential collection risks.
• Coordinate with internal teams and senior stakeholders to resolve balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and allocate payments.
• Produce aged debt reports and update on collection performance.
• Support improvements to credit control processes and cash collection.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Credit Controller – Professional Services

City of London | £36,000 + Bonus

Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home)

We are recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in the City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business offering a collaborative working environment, excellent benefits and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement of just 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home, alongside a competitive salary of £36,000 plus bonus.

The Role

Working as part of an established finance team, you will take responsibility for managing an allocated ledger, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debt and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively managing an allocated sales ledger and collecting outstanding payments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure timely settlement of invoices.
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries, payment discrepancies and billing disputes.
• Monitoring aged debt and identifying potential collection risks.
• Liaising with internal teams and senior stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances.
• Reconciling customer accounts and allocating payments where required.
• Producing regular aged debt reports and providing updates on collection performance.
• Supporting improvements to credit control processes and cash collection procedures.

About You

We are looking for a confident, organised and proactive Credit Controller with excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.
• Experience within professional services or another client-focused environment would be advantageous.
• A proven track record of managing aged debt and achieving collection targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £36,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days home
• City of London location
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to join a respected and established professional services business

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a professional, forward-thinking organisation offering flexibility, stability and an attractive overall package.