Credit Control Specialist


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crick, NN6 7TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy and fast-paced finance team. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys building strong customer relationships, resolving queries, and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and reducing business risk.

Your new role

Our client is looking for someone to join an established credit team dealing with your own high-volume portfolio of clients' main duties will include

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt.

Monitoring customer credit limits and escalating high-risk accounts where appropriate.

Building strong relationships with customers through regular telephone and email communication.

Investigating and resolving invoice disputes promptly to facilitate payment.

Maintaining accurate records of all credit control activity and account updates.

Working closely with internal departments to resolve account queries and improve processes.

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance collections and reduce risk exposure.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following attributes:

Previous experience within a Credit Control, Collections, or Accounts Receivable environment.

Strong communication skills with confidence handling telephone-based collections.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate account records.

Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment.

Experience working within construction, distribution, wholesale, or similar commercial sectors.

Knowledge of ERP or specialist credit control systems.

Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

What you'll get in return

Office based role in Crick

Immediate start required

Temporary - permanent opportunity

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing business.

Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a customer-focused finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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