Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Home Counties, CO4 9YQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59098002 |
Summary
We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our client! Excellent benefits, flexible working, great team environment, and a competitive salary of up to 37k depending on experience.
You will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for the company’s credit and collections processes, ensuring timely payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and building positive relationships with clients to support effective debt resolution.
Day to day you will:Manage and monitor the debtor ledger.
Proactively chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and written communication.
Communicate professionally with clients to secure outstanding payments.
Resolve client queries and disputes.
Prepare aged debt reports
Assist with month-end reporting and accounts receivable reconciliations.
Work collaboratively with internal teams
Meet with partners to review overall debt position and provide analysis as required
Produce Letter before Actions for unpaid Invoices where required
Recommend accounts for escalation or legal action when needed.
Prepare Court Claim forms
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar credit control role and experience of Sage 200, be a good problem solver, great communication skills and have excellent attention to detail.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a company that really takes care of its staff and values what they do!
This job is located in Colchester with free parking. There are also good public transport routes in and around the area, making it easy to get to, they also support they cycle to work scheme and have on site shower facilities if needed. There is a pool table for breaks and a free fabulously stocked fridge/freezer/coffee machine and snacks for all to enjoy.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Senior Administrator position, then we would love to speak with you.
You will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for the company’s credit and collections processes, ensuring timely payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and building positive relationships with clients to support effective debt resolution.
Day to day you will:Manage and monitor the debtor ledger.
Proactively chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and written communication.
Communicate professionally with clients to secure outstanding payments.
Resolve client queries and disputes.
Prepare aged debt reports
Assist with month-end reporting and accounts receivable reconciliations.
Work collaboratively with internal teams
Meet with partners to review overall debt position and provide analysis as required
Produce Letter before Actions for unpaid Invoices where required
Recommend accounts for escalation or legal action when needed.
Prepare Court Claim forms
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar credit control role and experience of Sage 200, be a good problem solver, great communication skills and have excellent attention to detail.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a company that really takes care of its staff and values what they do!
This job is located in Colchester with free parking. There are also good public transport routes in and around the area, making it easy to get to, they also support they cycle to work scheme and have on site shower facilities if needed. There is a pool table for breaks and a free fabulously stocked fridge/freezer/coffee machine and snacks for all to enjoy.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Senior Administrator position, then we would love to speak with you.
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