Details:
- Salary: £26,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire East Midlands
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Credit Controller – Permanent Full or Part Time
Nottingham (office based)
£26,000–£30,000
Are you a confident and persistent finance professional with experience in credit control or debt collection? We are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a growing business based in Nottingham. This is a permanent full time opportunity but for the right person could be Part Time.
This is a hands-on role offering real ownership of the debt collection process, alongside wider exposure to bookkeeping and finance administration within a small team.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring timely cash collection and reducing outstanding debt. This is a proactive role suited to someone who is comfortable chasing payments and handling difficult conversations. Key duties include:
Making phone calls and sending emails to chase outstanding debts
Proactively collecting payments and ensuring timely receipt of funds
Identifying and addressing situations where customers may be avoiding payment
Initiating debt collection procedures and liaising with external debt collectors where required
Taking full ownership of the debt collection process
Supporting general bookkeeping and finance administration tasks
Assisting with day-to-day accounting activities
Maintaining a hands-on approach and proactively keeping on top of workloadsAbout You
Previous experience in credit control, debt collection, or sales ledger
Confident making outbound calls and chasing overdue payments
Persistent, resilient, and comfortable handling challenging conversations
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general finance processes
Experience using Sage accounting software
Hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to stay busy and take initiative
Organised with good attention to detailAdditional Information
Open to candidates with varying levels of experience (junior to senior)
Experience within industries such as engineering, manufacturing, or construction is advantageous
This role is primarily full-time, but part-time (approx. 3 days / 20 hours) will be considered for the right candidate
Office-based role – candidates should be located within a reasonable commute