Credit Controller
Reed
Thornbury
Full-time
GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a high-performing finance team within a well-established organisation. This position plays a key role in managing credit risk, driving cash collection, and supporting strong commercial relationships across the business.
This role will initially be offered as a 3-month contract, with a strong opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, B2B environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end B2B credit control processes to maximise cash collection and minimise risk
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers
- Investigate and resolve complex credit issues, disputes, and overdue accounts
- Monitor customer accounts, credit limits, and risk profiles in line with company policy
- Produce and support reporting on aged debt, overdue balances, DSO, and cash flow
- Negotiate and implement payment plans in collaboration with sales teams
- Carry out account reconciliations and support allocation of cash receipts
- Issue statements, reminders, and dunning letters to customers
- Assist with invoicing, journal postings, and identifying discrepancies
- Support month-end processes and provide analysis where required
- Minimum 3 years’ recent experience working as a Credit Controller (essential)
- Proven recent experience in B2B credit control (essential)
- Strong understanding of credit risk management and collections processes
- Experience managing high-volume ledgers and complex accounts
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Confident working with finance systems and Excel
- Ability to build relationships across finance and commercial teams
- Experience working in a shared service or large corporate environment
- Exposure to reporting metrics such as DSO and aged debt analysis
- Understanding of accounting principles and journal postings
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business performance
- Career development within a growing organisation
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