Credit Controller

Page Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

OnDemand GP and counselling sessions

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts on retail, leisure, holidays

Free onsite parking

Recommend-a-friend bonus (up to £2,000

Death in Service cover from day one

Dedicated training and development

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a supportive finance team in Lancashire. You will manage a 300+ account ledger, chase overdue payments, allocate cash receipts, and support invoicing and credit control activities.

Ideal candidates include experienced Credit Controllers or finance graduates looking to start a career in credit control, with strong communication and relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to reducing debtor days.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or finance roles.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Graduate or experienced candidate eager to start a career in credit control.

Responsibilities

• Managing a ledger of 300+ B2B customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time.
• Building positive relationships with customers and proactively resolving outstanding payment issues.
• Chasing overdue payments by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Accurately posting and allocating daily cash receipts.
• Raising and processing credit notes while supporting reduction of debtor days.
• Reviewing customer accounts and identifying potential credit risks.
• Setting up new customer accounts and monitoring credit reports.
• Uploading invoices to customer portals and ensuring PO requirements are met.
• Attending monthly finance meetings and providing updates on collection performance.
• Supporting wider finance function with invoicing, statement processing, and other admin duties.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organisation

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Business graduate

Job description

An organisation that is well established with decades of experience, they support customers across the UK with tailored vehicle solutions and maintenance services. Their focus is on innovation, sustainability, and helping their clients reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Job Description

oin a supportive finance team where you'll play a key role in managing cash flow, building strong customer relationships, and contributing to the financial success of the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking for a new challenge, or a Finance, Accounting, or Business graduate seeking a career within credit control and finance.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a ledger of 300+ B2B customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected in line with agreed terms.
• Building positive relationships with customers and proactively resolving outstanding payment issues.
• Chasing overdue payments by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Accurately posting and allocating daily cash receipts.
• Raising and processing credit notes while supporting the reduction of debtor days.
• Reviewing customer accounts and identifying potential credit risks.
• Setting up new customer accounts and monitoring credit reports.
• Uploading invoices to customer portals and ensuring purchase order requirements are met.
• Attending monthly finance meetings and providing updates on collection performance.
• Supporting the wider finance function with invoicing, statement processing, and other finance administration duties.

Why this role?

• A fantastic opportunity to develop a successful career in credit control and finance.
• Exposure to key areas including cash flow management, credit risk, customer relationship management, and financial operations.
• The chance to work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior stakeholders.
• A role where you can make a real impact on business performance.
• Full support and development for graduates looking to build their finance careers.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking ForYou'll be a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and isn't afraid to pick up the phone. Whether you're an experienced Credit Controller with a proven track record of reducing debt and improving cash flow, or a finance graduate eager to start your career, you'll bring a proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the drive to deliver results. Most importantly, you'll be organised, resilient, and motivated by achieving outcomes that make a genuine impact on the business.

What's on Offer

What's in It for You

• Salary up to £28k
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• OnDemand GP and counselling sessions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Retail, leisure, and holiday discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Recommend-a-friend bonus (up to £2,000!)
• Death in Service cover from day one
• Dedicated training and development support
• A wellbeing programme that puts you first