Credit Controller

Compliance Group; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a results-driven Credit Controller to manage the debtor ledger and ensure timely collections of outstanding payments. You will engage with clients to resolve issues, assess credit risk, and contribute to the financial health of the business. The role is hybrid, with attractive benefits including a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Accrued hours scheme

Financial loyalty scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and credit control.
• Competent in bank account reconciliations.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the debtor ledger.
• Chase overdue invoices and monitor customer accounts.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for receipts and payments.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic background in finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

PH Water & Air Technologies is looking for a results-driven Credit Controller to join our team. As aCredit Controller, you'll be responsible for managing and maintaining the company s debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments to support strong cash flow.

You ll monitor customer accounts, chase overdue invoices, and build positive relationships with clients to resolve payment issues professionally and efficiently. You ll also assess credit risk, set and review credit limits, and work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate billing and smooth account reconciliation. Your proactive approach will play a key role in reducing bad debt and supporting the overall financial health of the business. You ll also provide Credit Control tasks for our sister company.

What you receive for joining us:

We offer a competitive salary between GBP28,000 and GBP32,000 per annum, depending on experience, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme and healthcare, accrued hours scheme and a financial loyalty scheme. This is a hybrid/agile role where we ask you to spend two to three days per week in our office, based in Farnborough, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Here s a look at some of the things you ll be doing:

• Provide financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders by ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial data in line with company policies and statutory reporting requirements. Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for both receipts and payments accounts, allocate daily bank receipts to customer accounts, and update the cashflow spreadsheet with daily transactions
• Maintain debtor days below 50 by creating aged debt reports, chasing outstanding balances, handling customer queries promptly, and escalating overdue debts when necessary. Continuously manage debtor balances and upload invoices to customer finance portals where no direct contact is available
• Assist with financial duties across both ARA and PH Water entities within the Water division. Actively contribute to continuous improvement processes and the achievement of wider business objectives
• Represent the company professionally both internally and externally. Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy, maintain safe working practices, and report accidents or near misses in accordance with safety procedures

Can you show experience in some of these areas?

• Strong academic background with some experience in finance and credit control. Competent in bank account reconciliations, with a good understanding of accounting principles and processes
• Comfortable on the phone and possesses strong communication skills. A reliable team player with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
• Exceptional analytical and numerical abilities, high attention to detail, and a solid level of accounting expertise. Proficient IT skills, particularly in Excel
• Positive attitude, quick to pick up new procedures, and adaptable to a challenging, fast-paced environment. Able to remain calm under pressure and committed to maintaining high standards

Introducing our organisation:

PH Water & Air Technologies: We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and supporting our team s growth through ongoing training and development. Join us and be part of a company that values your skills and work-life balance.