Credit Controller

  • Hays
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Feb 13, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Credit Controller - Generous salary + benefits package - Hybrid working options

Your new company
A rare opportunity to join my client in the role of Credit Controller at their expanding site located in the Colchester area. Your new role
Working as part of a professional and supportive finance team, you will play a pivotal role in the position of Credit Controller, managing the debtor ledger with key duties including:

  • Build strong working relationships with customers
  • Proactively chase outstanding payments via phone and email
  • Investigate and resolve customer queries
  • Customer database updates and maintenance
  • Aged debtor reporting
  • Work with internal stakeholders to ensure all customer accounts are accurate and providing key insights
  • Provide key insights to Senior Management regarding debt position
  • Recommend and highlight accounts that require escalation or legal action
  • Assist with month-end reporting and sales ledger reconciliations

What you'll need to succeed
  • You will have proven experience in a similar credit control position
  • Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail will be essential
  • Knowledge of Sage will be highly beneficial
  • Positive and proactive team player

What you'll get in return
Generous starting salary circa £34000 - £37000 plus competitive benefits package including 25 plus days + bank holidays; company pension scheme; health cash plan scheme; professional membership support; death in service; volunteering leave; health and wellness programme and flexible / hybrid working options. North Colchester with easy access from A12 / A120.
What you need to do now

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