Credit Controller

Major Newton Aycliffe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Fully expensed social events

Career opportunities

Job summary

Major Recruitment’s Head Office in Huddersfield is expanding its finance team and seeking a Credit Controller to join a busy, supportive environment. The role focuses on maximising cash collection, maintaining excellent customer service and ensuring accurate recording of all communications.

You will benefit from a structured career path, ongoing training, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, generous holiday entitlement of 33 days (plus service-based extras) and a vibrant social culture.

Qualifications

• Good Excel skills.
• Previous credit control or accounts receivable experience.
• Confidence communicating clearly and professionally by telephone and email.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact customers via phone, email and other channels to maximise cash collection.
• Minimise overdue and bad debt while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Investigate and resolve customer payment queries quickly and effectively.
• Identify root causes of issues and propose appropriate solutions.
• Escalate unresolved queries through the correct internal channels to ensure timely resolution.
• Accurately record all customer communications and transactions within company systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the finance team and cashiers to ensure receipts and payments are processed accurately.

Skills

Excel

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Due to an impressive growth throughout 2026, Major Recruitment's Head Office in Huddersfield are now looking to expand their team! With recent contract wins to add to an already busy business, we are looking for a Credit Controller who is looking to join a company that offers a busy, fun and progressive environment.

We offer a well-structured, career path with constant internal and external training available to help you reach your goals.

You could be joining one of the largest independent recruitment agencies in the UK….what are you waiting for?

About You:

• Good Excel skills
• Previous credit control or accounts receivable experience
• Confidence communicating clearly and professionally by telephone and email
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team

Role Requirements:

• Proactively contact customers via phone, email and other channels to maximise cash collection
• Minimise overdue and bad debt while maintaining excellent customer service
• Investigate and resolve customer payment queries quickly and effectively
• Identify root causes of issues and propose appropriate solutions
• Escalate unresolved queries through the correct internal channels to ensure timely resolution
• Accurately record all customer communications and transactions within company systems
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Support the finance team and cashiers to ensure receipts and payments are processed accurately

What You’ll Receive:

• An attractive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Work Monday -Friday 8am-4pm
• A fun, social and supportive working environment
• Genuine career opportunities
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to buy additional holidays
• Additional holidays with service (1 day per year)
• Work perks
• Plenty of work social events (Fully Expensed!)