Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £33,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28,000 - £33,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 November 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4731687_1759832597 |
Summary
Your new company
We are working with an organisation based in Northampton that operates across multiple international markets. The business is expanding its finance team and is seeking a Credit Controller to support its continued growth. This is a hybrid position offering a professional, flexible, and supportive working environment.
Your new role
- Managing customer accounts: Building strong relationships with clients, monitoring account activity, and ensuring timely payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Chasing outstanding payments: Proactively following up on overdue invoices via phone and email, resolving queries, and negotiating payment plans where necessary.
- Handling multi-currency transactions: Supporting international operations by managing accounts in various currencies, including EUR and USD, and ensuring accuracy in reconciliations.
- Working full-time with flexible hours: Standard hours are 8:30am-5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexibility is offered to support work-life balance.
- Hybrid working model: Typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, with the option to increase office presence if preferred.
- Structured onboarding and training: You'll receive full training upon joining to ensure a smooth transition into the role and the team.
This role is full-time with flexible hours (8:30am-5:00pm, 1 hour lunch), typically involving 3 days in the office, and 2 days working from home. Full training is provided upon joining.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Previous experience in credit control or finance, with a solid understanding of account management and debt recovery processes.
- Exposure to multi-currency environments is highly desirable, especially if you've worked in European or North American markets.
- Relevant qualifications such as AAT Level 4 or CICM are preferred but not essential-experience and attitude are equally valued.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and resolve issues professionally.
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset, ensuring accuracy in financial records and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- £33,000 base salary
- Quarterly bonus of up to 10% of salary (Based on business performance)
- 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Pension and private medical cover after a 3-month probation period.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
- Supportive team and structured onboarding
What you need to do now
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