Credit Controller

Certain Advantage; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in East Lothian is seeking a Credit Controller to manage customer accounts and improve cashflow. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in credit control, strong numerical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. You'll play a key part in maintaining healthy customer relationships and supporting financial processes. An opportunity to grow within a busy finance team awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in credit control or similar role.
• Strong numerical ability and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer ledger including overdue invoices and payment plans.
• Accurately record and allocate incoming payments.
• Set up new customer accounts and carry out credit checks.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title : Credit Controller

Salary : Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location : East Lothian

A dynamic and expanding business is seeking a Credit Controller to join its busy Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to help manage customer accounts, improve cashflow, and maintain healthy customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own customer ledger, including chasing overdue invoices, issuing reminder letters, setting payment plans, and managing account status (on / off stop)
• Accurately record and allocate incoming payments
• Set up new customer accounts and carry out credit checks
• Work closely with Account Managers to resolve payment issues and customer queries
• Monitor unallocated payments and arrange internal transfers where necessary
• Prepare weekly and monthly debtor reports for management review
• Support the Accounts Receivable Manager by attending team meetings, identifying process improvements, and maintaining adherence to credit control procedures

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in credit control or a similar finance / accounts receivable role
• Strong numerical ability and keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with finance systems such as Dynamics is a plus