Credit Controller

The Best Connection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is looking for a Credit Controller to manage client accounts at their Bromsgrove office. This role offers a Temp to Perm opportunity, a salary of £24,000 – £25,000, and a range of employee benefits in a supportive, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and familiarity with Excel. Join a company where your work makes a real difference.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Credit Control preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Process daily banking and allocate payments.
• Chase outstanding payments by phone, email, and letter.
• Manage a customer ledger portfolio.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries.
• Conduct credit checks on clients.
• Liaise with colleagues and senior management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel

Job description

Ref. No. 30769 Location : Bromsgrove
We’re Hiring: Credit Controller (Temp to Perm)Based at our Head Office – BromsgroveStart your career in finance or take the next step in Credit Control!
Are you looking for an opportunity to kick-start or grow your career in Credit Control? Join our dynamic finance team at The Best Connection—a leading UK recruitment agency with a nationwide reach and a newly-formed Employee-Owned Trust that puts people first.
We're offering a Temp to Perm opportunity with a permanent role available after 3 months (subject to satisfactory review). This is your chance to join a supportive, fast-paced environment where your development matters.
The Package

Salary: £24,000 – £25,000 (depending on experience)
Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays, rising to 33 after 12 months
Perks:

Free on-site parking
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide-ranging employee benefits platform

Your Day-to-Day
As part of our busy credit control team, you’ll help manage client accounts across the country to ensure timely payments and maintain healthy ledgers. Your responsibilities will include:

Processing daily banking and incoming cheques
Allocating payments to customer accounts
Chasing outstanding payments by phone, email, and letter
Managing your own customer ledger portfolio
Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes
Conducting credit checks on new and existing clients
Liaising with colleagues across our 80+ UK branches, including senior management

Who We’re Looking For
While previous experience in Credit Control is preferred, it’s not essential. If you're organised, confident, and comfortable working to deadlines, we’d love to hear from you! The ideal candidate will also have:

A good working knowledge of Excel
Experience in a finance-related role
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
Up to 37.5 hours per week
9:00am – 5:00pm (with a 30-minute lunch break)

Why Join The Best Connection?
Since 1991, we’ve been a trusted name in recruitment—and in 2024 we became an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning every employee shares in our success. With over 80 branches nationwide and a people-first culture, we value every contribution and are committed to helping you thrive.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team where your work really makes a difference.