Credit Controller

83zero; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy Financial Services team, managing a portfolio of key customer accounts and driving cash collection while reducing aged debt and minimising financial risk. You will chase payments, negotiate payment plans, build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and produce aged debt reports to support month-end processes and audits.

Strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another fast-paced commercial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SOX compliance or financial governance.
• IoCM or MIEx membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates on collection activity.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multitasking / Prioritisation

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge

SOX compliance knowledge

IoCM or MIEx membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to take the next step in your career with a global organisation?

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join a busy Financial Services team, managing a portfolio of key customer accounts while helping to drive cash collection, reduce overdue debt and minimise financial risk.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates on collection activity.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Power BI experience is advantageous).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another fast-paced commercial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SOX compliance or financial governance.
• IoCM or MIEx membership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the finance function while developing your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!