Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Full Time
Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Up to 12 Months)
Nottingham (NG2 Area)
National Minimum Wage

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and respected specialist within the fire and security sector, providing design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services to customers across the UK. Due to continued business requirements, they are seeking a Credit Controller to join their Nottingham-based team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

The Role

This role plays an important part in ensuring the effective management of customer accounts, maintaining a healthy sales ledger and supporting the wider finance function. You will be responsible for debt collection, cash allocation, credit administration and customer account management.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing customer account queries and liaising with internal departments to resolve issues promptly
• Chasing outstanding invoices by telephone and email
• Proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt
• Ensuring overdue balances remain within agreed targets
• Allocating incoming payments accurately and efficiently
• Reviewing new credit applications and conducting credit checks
• Processing credit notes and maintaining accurate records
• Producing and issuing customer statements
• Supporting senior members of the credit control team
• Assisting with general administration and ad hoc finance duties

About You

• Previous experience within a Credit Control position
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organised with effective time management skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting software
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

What's on Offer?

• Supportive and professional working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee engagement initiatives
• Referral scheme
• Opportunity to join a well-established and reputable business

Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant vetting and screening checks.

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.