Job Description

Are you a confident Credit Controller who enjoys a fast-paced ledger, regular customer contact and the balance between protecting cash while keeping the business moving?

This is a long-term contract opportunity within a large, well-established business, supporting a busy credit function where relationship management, commercial judgement and strong collections activity are key. You'll be working closely with operational teams and customers to manage outstanding balances, resolve queries and ensure orders are reviewed and released in line with agreed processes.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, chasing outstanding balances across multiple debt streams

Building strong working relationships with internal operations teams and external customers

Reviewing held and referred orders, ensuring decisions are made promptly and within cut-off times

Taking a firm but fair approach with challenging accounts, escalating where needed

Reviewing payment terms, credit limits, refer accounts and account activity

Identifying incoming payments, updating system notes and maintaining accurate account records

Promoting direct debit and self-serve options to improve customer processes and payment behaviour

Issuing formal letters and supporting escalation activity where required

Logging, tracking and resolving queries through internal systems

Working to daily outbound call targets and wider departmental goals

Attending regular debt review meetings with operational stakeholders

What You'll Bring

Previous experience within a credit control team

Confident telephone manner with the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally

Strong negotiation skills with a firm but customer-focused approach

Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills

Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels

Strong attention to detail when updating notes, queries and account records

Experience using Navision would be advantageous, but is not essential

A proactive mindset and willingness to improve processes where possible

What You'll Get in Return

Long-term contract opportunity within a large, recognisable business

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

Strong benefits package on offer

This role would suit a Credit Controller who is confident on the phone, enjoys working closely with internal teams and wants a busy, commercially focused position where they can make a visible impact