Credit Controller

Peterborough Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis. You will own a ledger, chase debts, and use financial data to improve cash collection while minimising risk.

The role offers potential hybrid working with Peterborough City Centre base, 9:00–17:30, and a salary up to £40,000 (DOE). You will work with Finance, Sales and other departments to drive cash flow and credit process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Credit Controller or similar in a finance team.
• Proven debt collection and account management experience.
• Strong understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Sage 200 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor credit control processes and customer accounts.
• Chase outstanding debt and maximise cash collection.
• Maintain accurate records of payments and credit history.
• Review credit risk and identify potential exposure.
• Analyse aged debt and identify trends for improvement.
• Prepare credit performance reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and other departments.
• Build relationships with customers and external partners.
• Resolve credit-related queries and disputes.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit risk

Analytical reporting

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Sage 200

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join an established finance team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, working closely with internal teams and customers, and using financial data to improve cash collection and minimise risk.

Potential Hybrid, Peterborough City Centre based | 9:00 - 17:30 | up to £40,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE

• Managing and monitoring credit control processes and customer accounts.
• Chasing outstanding debt and maximising cash collection.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer payments and credit history.
• Reviewing credit risk and identifying potential financial exposure.
• Analysing aged debt and identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Providing detailed explanations for all 120+ day aged debt.
• Calculating the monthly bad debt provision for inclusion within the accounts.
• Preparing credit performance reports and presenting findings to senior management.
• Working closely with Finance, Sales and other internal departments.
• Building strong relationships with customers, clients and external partners.
• Resolving credit-related queries and disputes.
• Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures.
• Ensuring credit activity is carried out in line with company policies and relevant regulations.

We're looking for someone with

• Previous experience as a Senior Credit Controller, Credit Controller or similar.
• Strong experience in debt collection and managing customer accounts.
• Good understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar financial software would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Confidence communicating with customers, stakeholders and senior management.