Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £30,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1TT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4785103_1775034504 |
Summary
I am currently working with a well-established organisation seeking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller into their finance team.This opportunity would suit a motivated and commercially minded credit professional who enjoys building strong working relationships while playing a key role in cash flow management and aged debt reduction. As Credit Controller, you will take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring effective collection of outstanding debt while providing a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders. You'll work closely with the Credit Control Manager and wider finance team to ensure processes are followed, and cash collection targets are met.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a defined customer ledger and opening new accounts
- Proactively chasing outstanding and overdue invoices via calls, letters and statements
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships at all levels
- Resolving invoice and payment queries internally and externally
- Negotiating and enforcing repayment plans where required
About You
- Experience in a credit control or cash collection role
- Confidence working in a sales-driven or customer-facing environment
- Strong negotiation skills
- Competence in Microsoft Excel and experience using finance systems
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