Credit Controller

ISN Europe; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Huntingdonshire is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Controller. The role involves managing the credit control process, ensuring timely payments from clients, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Ideal applicants will have experience in credit control, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Benefits include competitive salary, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Pension and healthcare

Complementary birthday day off

Holiday + bank holidays allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous credit control experience with knowledge of double entry bookkeeping.
• Understanding of credit laws and debt collection processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable for timely collection.
• Contact customers for overdue payments and resolve disputes.
• Conduct credit checks to assess customer creditworthiness.

Skills

Credit control experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good organization skills

Ability to manage priorities

Tools

Sage 200

MS Excel

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company’s credit control process, ensuring timely payments from clients, reducing outstanding debt, and maintaining positive relationships with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to follow up on overdue payments.
• Negotiate payment plans and resolve queries and disputes regarding invoices or payment terms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records in the accounting system.
• Conduct credit checks and assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Set and review credit limits in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare regular reports on debtor status, aged debt analysis, and collection activity.
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Customer Service) to resolve account issues.
• Escalate problematic accounts to management and recommend legal action where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary tailored to experience
• Excellent company benefits, including pension, healthcare, complementary birthday day off and holiday + bank holidays allowance
• The chance to work with a $900 million global business recognized as a leader in its field
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Exposure to international finance operations and strategic insight
  
  

What we need from you:

• Previous credit control experience, with a strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of credit laws and debt collection processes
• Team player with a flexible attitude to workload.
• Good organisation skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to manage priorities
• Proficient in accounting software Sage 200 and MS Excel