Credit Controller

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35k

Semi-hybrid

Office-based start

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes) is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Daventry-based finance team. The role is semi-hybrid, with an initial five days in the office, and offers a salary up to £35,000 per annum.

You will own the credit control process, handle billing and cash allocation, chase debts, and keep ledgers up to date while supporting the wider finance function. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Control or Sales Ledger role.
• Strong billing, cash allocation and debt-chasing experience.
• Confident completing bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Can work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer billing and ensure invoices are raised accurately and on time.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt and manage aged debt balances.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Allocate and process customer receipts.
• Manage debt payments and investigate discrepancies or queries.
• Complete daily and periodic bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve outstanding issues.
• Investigate and resolve payment and invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and keep the sales ledger up to date.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day duties.

Skills

Billing

Cash allocation

Debt chasing

Bank reconciliations

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Organised

Customer communication

Tools

Navision

Job description

Credit Controller

Location: Daventry

Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum

Working pattern: Semi-hybrid (initially 5 days per week in the office)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our team in Daventry.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of the credit control process and confidently manage both billing and the day-to-day finance administration associated with customer accounts.

You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing your own workload and ensuring payments are received promptly, accounts are kept up to date and reconciliations are completed accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing customer billing and ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time.
• Proactively chasing outstanding debt and managing aged debt balances.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Allocating and processing customer receipts.
• Managing debt payments and investigating any discrepancies or queries.
• Completing daily and periodic bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving outstanding issues.
• Investigating and resolving payment and invoice queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the sales ledger is kept up to date.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day duties where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a Credit Control or Sales Ledger role.
• Has strong billing, cash allocation and debt-chasing experience.
• Is confident completing bank reconciliations.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Can work independently and manage their own workload effectively.
• Is organised, proactive and confident communicating with customers.
• Can hit the ground running and make an immediate contribution to the finance team.

Experience with Navision is desirable but not essential. Experience using other accounting or ERP systems will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to 35,000, depending on experience.
• Semi-hybrid working available.
• Initially, the role will require 5 days per week in the office to allow you to get up to speed and settle into the business.
• The opportunity to join a busy finance team in a varied, hands‑on position.

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity and can bring the skills and experience needed to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you!