Part-Time Credit Controller - Leicestershire

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food production company near Leicestershire is looking for a part-time Credit Controller. The role requires managing aged debts while liaising with the Sales team. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in credit control and proficiency in SAGE and Excel. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive part-time salary

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team environment

Career advice and CV support

Fast turnaround on applications

Ongoing recruitment support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Credit Control role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Confident in cross-functional teamwork, especially with Sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reduce aged debt effectively.
• Liaise directly with the Sales team.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with SAGE

Proficiency in Excel

Multi-account management

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Overview

Your new company
Hays are proud to be working with a well-established food production business located just outside of Leicestershire. This company is looking to strengthen its finance team with a confident and experienced Credit Controller. The role is part-time (25 hours per week) and offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with both finance and sales teams in a dynamic environment.

What you'll do

As a Credit Controller, you'll be responsible for managing and reducing aged debt, liaising directly with the Sales team, and maintaining strong relationships with customers. You'll handle a portfolio of accounts, resolve invoice queries, and contribute to improving cash flow. Driving is required due to the location of the site.

Role details

Role: Credit Controller

Location: Leicestershire (site)

Hours: 25 Hours per week (Part-Time)

Salary: Equivalent to £33,000 FTE

Industry: Food Production

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Credit Control role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confident working cross-functionally, especially with Sales
• Proficiency in SAGE and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise workload
• A proactive, resilient, and detail-oriented approach
• Access to transport and willingness to travel to the site

What you'll get in return

• Competitive part-time salary equivalent to £33,000 FTE
• Flexible working hours (25 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team
• Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere
• Personalised career advice and CV support from Hays experts
• Fast turnaround - we aim to send your CV to clients within 48 hours
• Honest feedback and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process

What you need to do now

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