Credit Controller

Based in Northampton

£30,000 – £33,000 plus company specific benefits and hybrid working

A leading and well-established organisation based in Northampton is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive credit professional to play a key role in managing cash flow, reducing aged debt, and supporting the wider finance function. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding balances are collected efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and approve credit applications for new and existing customers.
• Set up and maintain customer accounts within SAP.
• Review and manage customer credit limits based on risk assessments and available credit information.
• Monitor customer creditworthiness using external credit reference tools.
• Proactively collect outstanding invoices and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Manage aged debt and follow up overdue accounts via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment disputes.
• Work closely with internal departments, including commercial teams and account managers, to resolve outstanding issues.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate action where necessary.
• Provide regular reporting and updates on debtor performance and financial risk.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable within a commercial environment.
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to debt collection and account management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• A good understanding of credit risk assessment and customer account management.

On Offer

This Credit Controller role offers a salary of £30,000 – £33,000 plus company-specific benefits and the opportunity to work within a supportive and established finance team based in Northampton.

If you have relevant Credit Control experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply now.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates