Credit Controller

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

Job summary

Derby-based Eaton Syalon is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to take full ownership of the cash collection process and maintain the aged debt position.

This standalone, office-based role offers £30,000–£34,000 depending on experience, with the successful candidate supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate customer records.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and debt collection is required.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.

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 when required.
• Supporting the month-end close process.
• Producing and reviewing aged debt reports.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records.

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 detailwill be key to your success.