Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Credit Controller to join their dynamic finance team. The Credit Controller is responsible for managing company credit and ensuring the timely recovery of outstanding debts to maintain healthy cash flow. The successful candidate will assess customer credit risk, manage credit limits, and actively follow up on overdue invoices. This role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to debt recovery, ensuring alignment with UK financial regulations and best practices. Key Responsibilities Assess customer creditworthiness by analysing financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories. Set and regularly review customer credit limits in accordance with company policies. Monitor accounts to identify potential risks and ensure timely payments. Contact customers via phone, email, or letter to follow up on overdue invoices. Negotiate payment plans and settlements that are in line with company policy. Escalate chronic or problematic cases to the Credit Manager for further action. Maintain accurate records of all credit transactions and communications in the company’s financial systems. Prepare regular reports detailing outstanding debts, payment trends, and collection activities. Provide insights and recommendations to management to help optimise the credit control process. Work closely with the Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve disputes and enhance customer satisfaction. Liaise with external debt collection agencies when necessary. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of credit control policies and procedures. Ensure all credit control activities comply with UK financial regulations and internal company policies. Person / Experience Required Proven experience in credit control or debt recovery within a similar sector. Familiarity with UK credit control practices and legislation. Experience in managing high volumes of transactions and working in a deadline-driven environment. Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Ability to negotiate effectively and manage challenging conversations. Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently. Resilient and adaptable, with a strong problem-solving mindset. A commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality. If you are a motivated professional with a track record in credit control and are keen to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organisation, please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration. Join our client and become a vital part of a team that values precision, dedication, and proactive problem-solving. Please note:As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.