Credit Controller
CV-LibraryDerby, DerbyshirecontractPosted: 2 July 2026
Apply NowEaton Syalon are seeking an organised and proactive Credit Controller to join our client on a 9-month fixed-term contract basis. The business are located on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire boarder.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, resolving customer queries and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, reducing financial risk and supporting the wider business by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of approximately 700 customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected in line with agreed payment terms
* Maximise cash collection while maintaining positive customer relationships
* Record all customer interactions accurately using the company's credit management system
* Assess customer creditworthiness and support effective credit risk management
* Monitor customer accounts to identify and minimise the risk of bad debt
* Review customer trading activity and manage accounts that exceed agreed credit limits
* Work closely with Sales and Distribution teams to resolve account issues and support business growth
* Investigate, log and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner
* Reconcile customer accounts where required
* Process customer card payments and monitor daily banking receipts
Person Profile:
* Previous experience within a credit control or accounts receivable environment is desirable
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
* Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities
* The ability to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines
* A proactive and adaptable approach to customer service
* Confidence working with finance systems and Microsoft Office applications
Due to the location of the business, you will need to hold a valid driving licence to commute to the office location.
The role is offering a hybrid setup of 2 days office based and 3 days from home.
Due to the nature of the role being a 9-month contract, you must be available to start at short notice and must be able to commit to the duration of the contract length
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, resolving customer queries and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, reducing financial risk and supporting the wider business by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of approximately 700 customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected in line with agreed payment terms
* Maximise cash collection while maintaining positive customer relationships
* Record all customer interactions accurately using the company's credit management system
* Assess customer creditworthiness and support effective credit risk management
* Monitor customer accounts to identify and minimise the risk of bad debt
* Review customer trading activity and manage accounts that exceed agreed credit limits
* Work closely with Sales and Distribution teams to resolve account issues and support business growth
* Investigate, log and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner
* Reconcile customer accounts where required
* Process customer card payments and monitor daily banking receipts
Person Profile:
* Previous experience within a credit control or accounts receivable environment is desirable
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
* Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities
* The ability to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines
* A proactive and adaptable approach to customer service
* Confidence working with finance systems and Microsoft Office applications
Due to the location of the business, you will need to hold a valid driving licence to commute to the office location.
The role is offering a hybrid setup of 2 days office based and 3 days from home.
Due to the nature of the role being a 9-month contract, you must be available to start at short notice and must be able to commit to the duration of the contract length