Credit Controller

Credit Controller Based in Northampton £31,000 plus company specific benefits

A leading and well-established organisation based in Northampton is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive credit professional to play a key role in managing cash flow, reducing aged debt, and supporting the wider finance function. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding balances are collected efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and approve credit applications for new and existing customers.
• Set up and maintain customer accounts within SAP.
• Review and manage customer credit limits based on risk assessments and available credit information.
• Monitor customer creditworthiness using external credit reference tools.
• Proactively collect outstanding invoices and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Manage aged debt and follow up overdue accounts via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment disputes.
• Work closely with internal departments, including commercial teams and account managers, to resolve outstanding issues.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate action where necessary.
• Provide regular reporting and updates on debtor performance and financial risk.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable within a commercial environment.
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to debt collection and account management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• A good understanding of credit risk assessment and customer account management.

On Offer

This Credit Controller role offers a salary of £31,000 plus company-specific benefits and the opportunity to work within a busy finance team based in Northampton.

If you have relevant Credit Control experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply now or send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com

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