Credit Controller

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

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd is recruiting an experienced Credit Controller in Derby. This standalone role offers ownership of the credit control function and a key role in maintaining cash flow and aged debt.

The position is office-based and requires proactive debt recovery and strong organisation. You will manage payment allocations, credit checks and ageing reports, ensuring accurate customer records and timely escalations where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous credit control experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chase overdue debt via telephone and email.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments.
• Resolve account and payment queries quickly and accurately.
• Carry out credit checks on new and existing accounts.
• Review and monitor customer credit limits.
• Escalate outstanding debt through legal channels when required.
• Support the month-end close process and reporting.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Skills

Credit control

Autonomy

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