Credit Controller

Interaction Recruitment Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join the finance team on a fixed-term basis. The role supports ownership of a ledger, collaboration with internal teams and customers, and using financial data to improve cash collection and minimise risk.

The role offers hybrid working with Peterborough City Centre base, 9:00–17:30, and a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and debt collection.
• Strong understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Sage 200 experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor credit control processes and customer accounts.
• Chase outstanding debt and maximise cash collection.
• Maintain records of customer payments and credit history.
• Review credit risk and identify potential financial exposure.
• Analyse aged debt and identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide explanations for all 120+ day aged debt.
• Prepare monthly credit reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and other internal departments.
• Resolve credit-related queries and disputes.
• Support improvements to credit control processes and procedures.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit risk

Analytical skills

Excel

Tools

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

You will be responsible for:

• 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.

ABOUT YOU

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.

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