Credit Controller

Interaction Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join the finance team on a fixed-term basis in Peterborough. The role focuses on owning the ledger, improving cash collection and reducing risk, with hybrid working options.

The successful candidate will chase debt, manage accounts, review credit risk and provide detailed reports to senior management. Strong Excel and Sage 200 experience are advantageous, with strong communication and organisational skills critical to

Qualifications

• Senior Credit Controller or similar role with relevant experience.
• Experience in debt collection and managing customer accounts.
• Understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

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.
• Provide explanations for 120+ day aged debt and calculate monthly bad debt provision.
• Prepare credit performance reports and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and internal departments.
• Build relations with customers and external partners.
• Resolve credit-related queries and disputes.
• Support improvements to credit control processes and procedures.
• Ensure activity complies with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit risk

Analytical skills

Excel

Sage 200

Communication

Relationship building

Process improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

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.

INDPB