Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford, Yorkshire, BD10 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58678585 |
Summary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Controller to support their financial operations on a 6-month contract. In this role, you will take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records while leading the charge on debtor management, timely invoicing, and proactive payment follow-up. You’ll work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure healthy cashflow and efficient, compliant accounting processes.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day bookkeeping with credit management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities of Credit Controller:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
- Oversee the full credit control cycle, including issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and driving timely collection of overdue payments.
- Conduct regular debtor reviews and ensure effective follow-up through calls, emails, and statement runs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to resolve payment or billing queries professionally and promptly.
- Produce debtor ageing reports and cashflow updates for management, highlighting risks and recommended actions.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger journal entries.
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, and the preparation of management reports.
- Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims.
- Support tax submissions and liaise with external accountants where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve credit management processes and financial workflows.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or Credit Controller within a professional environment.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, financial controls, and credit management best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable and managing debtor relationships to achieve timely collections.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and ability to prioritise effectively.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day bookkeeping with credit management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities of Credit Controller:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
- Oversee the full credit control cycle, including issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and driving timely collection of overdue payments.
- Conduct regular debtor reviews and ensure effective follow-up through calls, emails, and statement runs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to resolve payment or billing queries professionally and promptly.
- Produce debtor ageing reports and cashflow updates for management, highlighting risks and recommended actions.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger journal entries.
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, and the preparation of management reports.
- Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims.
- Support tax submissions and liaise with external accountants where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve credit management processes and financial workflows.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or Credit Controller within a professional environment.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, financial controls, and credit management best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable and managing debtor relationships to achieve timely collections.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and ability to prioritise effectively.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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