Credit Controller - Fixed term maternity cover

Tessenderlo Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JDP is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a fixed-term maternity cover based at our Head Office in Longtown, Cumbria. You will manage a ledger valued around £2 million, supported by 750–1000 customers, working to meet monthly cash collection targets while providing accurate payments allocation.

The successful candidate will have strong organisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within the Finance team. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of credit control for your ledger.
• Prioritise workload and contact customers to ensure cash collection meets monthly targets.
• Accurately allocate incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Maintain and update customer credit limits; liaise with credit insurers and head office.

Job description

Credit Controller - Fixed term maternity cover

• Full-time
• Department: Finance

At JDP, we are the experts in civils drainage and water management. For over half a century we’ve been combining quality products, knowledgeable staff, dedicated delivery, a national branch network and technical assistance to be the one-stop shop for our customers. We continue to experience remarkable growth and stability, and this is thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and robust business strategy. Following fantastic results in 2024 and a record breaking 2025 we continue to go from strength to strength. Our people are at the heart of our operations, and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for. There has never been a better time to join us!

JDP is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our established Finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until 18 December 2026. Based at our Head Office in Longtown, Cumbria, this is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in managing and supporting the company's credit control function.

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing your own ledger with an approximate value of £2 million, covering 750–1000 customers. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting individual and team targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of credit control for your ledger
• Prioritise workload and contact customers to ensure cash collection meets monthly targets
• Accurately allocate all incoming payments to customer accounts
• Communicate effectively with head office departments, branches nationwide & regional sales offices.
• Handle incoming customer calls and resolve queries or escalat as needed
• To resolve invoice queries and raise credit notes promptly
• Make informed credit limit decisions and manage stop lists for overdue accounts
• Troubleshoot recurring issues and implement solutions
• Maintain and update customer credit limits, including obtaining higher limits for key customers through our credit insurance provider
• Liaise with Solicitors on overdue debt