Credit Controller
Posted 1 day 18 hours ago by Hays
£28,000 - £33,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 1
Job Description
Credit Controller - Hybrid - £33,000 + Quarterly Bonus
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
What you need to do now
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Your new company
We are working with an organisation based in Northampton that operates across multiple international markets. The business is expanding its finance team and is seeking a Credit Controller to support its continued growth. This is a hybrid position offering a professional, flexible, and supportive working environment.
Your new role
- Managing customer accounts: Building strong relationships with clients, monitoring account activity, and ensuring timely payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Chasing outstanding payments: Proactively following up on overdue invoices via phone and email, resolving queries, and negotiating payment plans where necessary.
- Handling multi-currency transactions: Supporting international operations by managing accounts in various currencies, including EUR and USD, and ensuring accuracy in reconciliations.
- Working full-time with flexible hours: Standard hours are 8:30am-5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexibility is offered to support work-life balance.
- Hybrid working model: Typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, with the option to increase office presence if preferred.
- Structured onboarding and training: You'll receive full training upon joining to ensure a smooth transition into the role and the team.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Previous experience in credit control or finance, with a solid understanding of account management and debt recovery processes.
- Exposure to multi-currency environments is highly desirable, especially if you've worked in European or North American markets.
- Relevant qualifications such as AAT Level 4 or CICM are preferred but not essential-experience and attitude are equally valued.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and resolve issues professionally.
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset, ensuring accuracy in financial records and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- £33,000 base salary
- Quarterly bonus of up to 10% of salary (Based on business performance)
- 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Pension and private medical cover after a 3-month probation period.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
- Supportive team and structured onboarding
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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. #