Proactive Credit Controller – Edinburgh

Confidential; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join the finance team and manage an allocated ledger. You will chase overdue payments, build relationships with customers, and contribute to accurate cash collection.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and support general finance duties as required. The role suits someone with proactive approach, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently within a small team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller or similar accounts receivable position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting debt.
• Good Excel and general systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated customer ledger and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Proactively contacting customers by phone and email to recover overdue payments.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Allocating cash and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date.
• Monitoring aged debt and escalating potential issues where required.
• Preparing regular aged debt reports and providing updates on collection performance.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Confidential in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join the finance team and manage an allocated ledger. You will chase overdue payments, build relationships with customers, and contribute to accurate cash collection.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and support general finance duties as required. The role suits someone with proactive approach, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently within a small team.