Credit Controller

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd in Derby is recruiting an experienced Credit Controller to work in a standalone, office-based role. You will own the credit control function, chase overdue debts, and manage customer accounts to safeguard cash flow. This position requires autonomy, strong organisation, and excellent attention to detail.

You'll handle credit checks, resolve queries, and support the month-end close. A proactive, customer-focused approach is essential to succeed in this standalone position.

Qualifications

• Requires previous credit control experience and ability to work independently.
• Must be organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers at all levels.

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 accounts.

Skills

Credit control experience

Autonomous worker

Customer communication

Job description

Role: Credit Controller - standalone - office based role
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Derby
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 company's 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

We're looking for a candidate with previous credit control experience who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their workload. You'll 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 detail will be key to your success.