Credit Controller

  • Astute Recruitment
  • Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
  • Sep 12, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Astute Recruitment are currently working with a successful business in South Derbyshire who are looking to appoint a Credit Controller to take full ownership of their credit function. This is a standalone position, managing a multi-million-pound debtor book, and would suit someone confident working independently and building strong relationships with both customers and internal teams.

The Role Will Involve:

  • Managing the debtor book with proactive and reactive debt chasing
  • Cash allocation and reconciliations
  • Handling invoice and PO queries
  • Weekly and monthly debtor and credit reporting
  • Issuing invoices, credits, statements, and chasing overdue accounts
  • Reviewing credit limits and putting accounts on stop where required

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experienced in end-to-end credit control
  • Comfortable managing a large debtor book independently
  • Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident with reporting and finance systems

Benefits & Hours:

  • Office-based (South Derbyshire)
  • Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (with flexibility)
  • Salary: up to 35,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Discretionary bonus and career progression opportunities