Credit Controller

Credit Controller Location: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive

About the Role Robert Half are excited to be working with well-established and fast-growing business who are seeking a Credit Controller to join its finance team. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, the organisation is built on a collaborative network of regional offices, delivering trusted support to SMEs.

This role plays a key part in managing customer accounts, driving timely collections, and reducing exposure to bad debt while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities Credit Control Management

• Monitor outstanding balances and ensure timely collection of overdue payments


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records

Debt Collection

• Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence


• Negotiate payment plans where required


• Escalate accounts where necessary, working alongside legal representatives


• Ensure all activity aligns with agreed payment terms and internal policies

Account Reconciliation & Receipting

• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts


• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or queries efficiently

Reporting

• Support the production of weekly and monthly reports on aged debt, cash flow, and risk


• Provide insight into customer payment trends and credit exposure

Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve account queries


• Liaise with finance teams to ensure accurate billing and invoicing processes

Compliance

• Adhere to internal credit control policies and procedures


• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practice in debt recovery

Key Requirements • Proven experience within Credit Control or a similar role

• Strong understanding of credit management and collections processes


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Competent in MS Office, particularly Excel, and accounting systems

Personal Attributes • High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong problem-solving ability


• Able to work both independently and as part of a team


• Customer-focused, with a relationship-led approach

Benefits • Competitive salary and hybrid working model

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Option to buy additional annual leave


• Christmas shutdown (subject to business needs)


• Pension scheme and life assurance


• Enhanced family leave and sick pay


• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)


• Access to corporate discounts platform


• Flexible benefits including health, dental, cycle to work and more

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