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A 18286925credit controller14.35credit control12.4bookkeeper9.38finance8.13accounts3.3820148419797111000.0027385.5251000.00YEARLY646182052025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Credit Controller, or Debt Collector Agent ensures that companies receive the money from businesses and customers who owe them. Their duties include handling credit assessments, negotiating payment plans and maintaining accurate financial records.

Credit Controller duties and responsibilities

A Credit Controller’s tasks involve both looking at the big picture of a company’s available credit and potential while focusing on specific debts and their recovery process. A Credit main tasks include:

  • Checking customer’s credit and approving or denying it, based on industry standards
  • Negotiating payment plans and setting up terms and conditions
  • Setting up repayments and working with Debt Counsellors
  • Ensuring customers pay on time and charge them for overdue invoices
  • Starting legal proceedings if clients do not pay their debts on time
  • Liaising with Solicitors and Bailiffs
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Implementing changes in the company’s credit control system

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Example 1

Credit Control THE Company: Hurst Managements are a Property Management / Investment Company based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex and is looking for a Full Time (37.5hours) Office Based Credit Control / Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. THE ROLE: Main duties:- Checking quarterly chase up letters Dealing with phone enquiries / Good telephone manner essential Chasing up outstanding debts via Phone/E-mail/Letter Liaising with Debt Collection Company Producing/Preparing Spreadsheets Checking Court forms for submission Decision making on debt collection Monthly Reporting to Accounts Manager on position of Debt Control. All ad-hoc accounting functions to assist the accounts team Good Excel skills are necessary along with letter writing and communication by telephone THE Candidate: The ideal candidate would be able to work as part of the small established team and to work on own initiative. A decision maker with good communication skills is required who must live within a commutable distance of Bognor Regis. Does this sound like you? If yes and you would like to apply for the Credit Control / Accounts Assistant position then please hit the apply now button. You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps. Vacancy: Credit Control Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex Salary: Salary commensurate to Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (Office Based) – 9:15 - 5:30pm Monday to Friday Reference: GJ2265 JPIMedia / The SmartList are advertising on behalf of Hurst Managements.

Example 2

Credit Controller

**
  • £23,500 pro rata *
  • 3 Month FTC ***

As a Credit Controller, you will be overseeing the collection of B2B accounts, whilst consistently monitoring debtor balances, ensuring a reduction in debtors.

Duties:

  • Take a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
  • Be the point of contact for all credit control issues for your ledger
  • Ensure customers who are in liquidation processes are managed efficiently and to a satisfactory resolution
  • Work closely with the cash allocations and invoicing teams to ensure a collaborative approach and high standards of work at all times
  • Work closely with all departments across the division to resolve issues
  • Provide cover for other members of the credit control team as and when required
  • Keep detailed credit control notes on the system and regularly send customer statements
  • Meet KPI’s set by the line manager

NB: Lloyd Recruitment Services would like to thank you for taking the time to apply to this vacancy. However, unfortunately due to a high number of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within seven days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. However please do join our Facebook community, to be the first to see our new positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £23,500.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One ID: PS 12610

Example 3

The product control function provides support to the financial controllers and trading desks to ensure that the P&L, balance sheet, and month end close procedures are done correctly and accurately. Duties and Assist with daily P&L reporting and month-end close processes Provide detailed analysis and reporting on the financials to desk heads, business managers, and senior finance management Partner with the business to drive forth and implement robust controls and new business initiatives Drive coordination across various front & back office support functions to ensure resolution of control and reporting issues in an accurate and timely manner Serve as an analytical and project support resource for product control Handle various ad-hoc requests on a daily basis Qualifications Work experience within Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area Experience doing P&L and month end close process Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area Solid understanding of financial products would be advantageous Strong analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships. [website] Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Example 4

General information Reference 000099 Publication start date 03/06/2021 Job description GAP one Post description Admin Assistant Vacancy details Division Head Office - GAP One Title Credit Control Admin Assistant - Glasgow Contract type Permanent Full Time Vacancy location Location Scotland, Scotland, Glasgow Location Glasgow, G2 8DA Employment Details Contract hours 37.75 About the role The Role Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? The Role: Based in our GAP One team at our Head Office in Glasgow, the Credit Control Admin Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Credit Control Team to managing all credit transactions from our Major Account Customers. This is a fast paced, high volume role which will include collection letter cycle, monthly distribution, collating team output statistics and credit control reporting. About You Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:
  • Previous experience in an administration role, preferably within a Credit Control team
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong attention to detail, prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Proficient within MS Office Packages, specifically Excel and Word About Us GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays, and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally. Benefits include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Bi- annual bonus scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Loyalty holidays and the option to buy/sell holidays
  • Staff social fund (money for team building exercises etc.)
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including subsidised gym memberships So what next? If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you! All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there. GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL Opportunities Employer

Example 5

Credit Controller – Liverpool - £30k - £34k per annum plus company benefits

Our client is an extremely well established hospitality company based in Liverpool; due to their continued success they are expanding their team and recruitment for an experienced Credit Controller.

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

· Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting of debt by telephone and email

· Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers’ credit rankings with banks

· Investigating and resolving queries relating to non-payment of invoices

· Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements

· Maintaining accurate records of all chasing activity

· Processing and reconciliation of invoices

All applicants should possess the following skills / experience:

· You will possess excellent knowledge and experience of MS Office Excel

· Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts.

· We require an individual who is accurate, efficient and organised

· Have the ability to prioritise tasks as needed, whilst remaining professional and approachable.

Benefits of the role include: Company bonus scheme, Volunteer Leave (x1 day per year), Life cover (4 x salary), Private healthcare. Cycle to Work Scheme, Eyecare Vouchers, Social celebrations, Coaching & Mentor Schemes and many more!

Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (flexible regarding start and finish times)

Keywords: credit control, credit controller, credit control TL, team leader, senior credit control, senior credit controller, senior credit controller, lead credit control, MS Excel, debt, debt manager, debt management, debt collections, collections, CC Manager, credit control manager, Liverpool, Merseyside

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Yearly Location: One location

Example 6

Company, TEAM & ROLE Overview: THE FIRM Montagu Evans is an independent, market leading property consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Scotland and Manchester. Our work encompasses planning and development, property management, specialist valuations and transactions across the United Kingdom. We’re a group of people that are excellent individually and exceptional together. We’re people that care about people, not just bricks and mortar. We care about our legacy, we create spaces that people use to live, work, communicate and connect. We’re a partnership and the people who run the business are empowered to create their own teams to exceed our client’s requests. This highly flexible and collaborative approach, tailoring the talent to the complexity of the work, has enabled us to develop an exceptional business that has spanned nearly a century. We encourage an honest and straight forward approach to our work and relationships. We embrace individuality, whilst relying on working together and never accepting the status quo. We give everyone the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. We trust and support each other. We recognise that our people are the heart of our success and only by identifying, supporting and promoting them will we be able to provide continued outstanding client service. Together we are Montagu Evans. Montagu Evans is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. One that embraces everyone. Read more here [website] Property Management has recently significantly increased following the appointment by GPA to onboard and manage the income of their portfolio, the portfolio contains trophy buildings across the country with a concentration in Whitehall. We have created an agile team to support both onboarding and the management of these assets once onboarded and the portfolio is set to increase significantly into 2021 with a planned onboarding programme which could double the current portfolio. ROLE Overview Working in our busy GPA Property Management Accounts Department, dealing with all aspects of Bad debt management. MAIN Duties, Responsibilities, : MAIN Duties, Responsibilities,
  • Ensuring collection of all outstanding monies through managing the Credit Control team and chasing bad debt directly.
  • Make robust recommendations for the collection of outstanding monies in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with all parties to resolve disputes and queries to facilitate timely payment.
  • Oversee the implementation of the GPA Debt Policy and suggest changes to improve collection rates.
  • Attend all meetings with GPA and clients to progress payment to agreed timescales.
  • Manage all reporting required by the client on Bad Debt.
  • Manage the GPA Credit Control team set objectives and complete appraisals. Support team and mentor when needed.
  • Deliver agreed KPI’s
  • Ensure the team keep accurate records of all client contact to enable understanding of disputes, categorisation of dispute and confirmation all clients contacted.
  • Additional ad hoc work within the department. Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification: Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Methodical approach to work.
  • High service delivery skills.
  • Client facing.
  • Experience of leading and managing team.
  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Committed and organised.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages, in particular excellent Excel knowledge.
  • Property credit control experience

Example 7

Credit Control, Glasgow, Salary £24,000 - £27,000

Do you want to work for an organisation that is undergoing exponential growth and be part of their successful finance team that is making an outstanding contribution to an exciting chapter of this company’s legacy?

Do you want to have your skills and knowledge continually developed alongside a clear career progression plan and ongoing support?

Are you keen to surround yourself with and learn from some of the brightest and most successful accountancy and finance professionals in the Glasgow market?

Your commitment to providing a high-quality and accurate service will be rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits package, and flexibility.

HRC is working with an outstanding global organisation that is keen to speak with individuals for an opening within their finance team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Ongoing career development
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing schemes
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Performance bonuses

Are you who we’re looking for?

  • Experienced working in a credit control or debt collection environment
  • Proficient in using accounting software including Excel
  • Highly analytical when analysing and interpreting data
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Eligible to work in the UK

What does the day-to-day look like?

  • Working alongside a fast-paced finance team assisting with queries and the collection of outstanding monies owed
  • Ensuring all outstanding accounts are chased appropriately
  • Producing and completing monthly credit control reports
  • Supervise the financial accounts of internal stakeholders
  • Manage the reconciliation and settlement of claims ledger balances
  • Maintain precise business records in accordance with established company protocols
  • Promptly escalate any branch-related concerns to your designated Team Leader
  • Assist in the resolution of unallocated funds and provide support during collection processes
  • Address and resolve inquiries from the business, extending call support when necessary
  • Convene regular departmental forums to promptly tackle emerging issues.
  • Efficiently handle and process payment requests

Interested?

Get in touch with Kayleigh Morrison at [website] and 0141 212 7746 or click the apply button below to send in your CV.

HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated as such.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Yearly Location: In person

Example 8

Credit Controller

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Credit Controller in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office.



As a Credit Controller, we can offer you:


  • A salary of up to £24,000 (depending on experience as a Credit Controller)
  • Excellent DAF Credit Controller Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
  • 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
  • Employee Of The Month Competition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Pension
  • Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme



*Who are we looking for as a Credit Controller:*
  • You will have previous experience working as a Credit Controller or similar Accounts / Finance role (such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control)
  • Previous experience as a Credit Controller in the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential
  • A team player with an exceptional eye for detail
  • Excellent IT and communication skills (such as Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills and experience on Pinnacle preferable)
  • PC Literate
  • Full UK driving licence



*The Credit Controllers responsibilities include *(but not limited to)*:*



Ensure that all due debts are collected in a timely manner. Take responsibility of debtors for various dealerships. Prepare daily banking, bank statements and bank run. Handle disputed accounts and negotiate overdue accounts to bring payment in line with our terms and conditions. Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers. Prepare and post cash sheets and process allocations to keep the ledger clean. Set up and maintain accurate and up to date customer details and account records. Ensure regular customer contact by phone and e-mail. Customer visits if required.



Working Monday to Friday 8:45am – 5pm / 8:45am – 4:30pm (on a rota basis)



Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


Reference ID:

Example 9

Company description

eCapital Commercial Finance is a leading invoice financier providing funding facilities up to £2m to support the growth of SME businesses through the provision of working capital facilities.

Job description

Our Thames Valley office based in Reading, is looking for a confident and outgoing Credit Controller to work full time in our operations department, providing exceptional sales ledger administration and service delivery to our invoice finance clients located across a wide range of industry sectors.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Proactively manage the credit control across a portfolio of customers/clients.
  • Build a basic understanding of the businesses that we fund and their products when chasing in payment of the invoices/book debts.
  • Be responsible for the posting and allocation of collections against your portfolio of customers/clients.
  • Chase outstanding invoices/book debts by telephone, email and/or letter in line with an agreed schedule.
  • Undertake monthly sales ledger reviews across your portfolio.
  • Verify invoices/book debts by checking receipt of goods/services.
  • Communicate regularly with clients, customers and work as part of a team.

Candidates are expected to have or attain the following:

  • Experience working within a customer facing and/or financial services environment is preferred but not essential as training will be provided for the right applicant*.*
  • Strong communication and inter-personal skills with a willingness to get involved within an enthusiastic and passionate team.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft word/outlook and excel.
  • Good communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to varying workloads.

eCapital Commercial Finance is one of the leading providers of cashflow finance within the UK and this is a great opportunity to contribute to and share in the our success moving forward.

Please note that the salary for this role is between £23k and £28k per annum depending on experience. This role comes with a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a competitive pension, bonus scheme, private medical cover and more.

Hybrid working will be implemented once training/probation has been completed at which point the applicant will be able to work based on two non office days per week and 3 office days per week. Our office is located a few minutes away from Reading Train station.

The benefits will be discussed with the right applicant at the interview stage of the application process.

***
  • NO Agency CALLS OR Emails Please ****

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Current and updated Covid-19 guidelines are in place and adhered to at all times.



Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent Location: Hybrid remote in Reading

Example 10

Company Overview

Time Finance plc is an AIM-listed business specialising in the provision or arrangement of funding solutions to UK businesses seeking to access the finance they need to realise their growth plans. UK Businesses can take advantage of an extensive portfolio comprising: Asset Finance, Invoice Finance, Loans and Vehicle Finance. Since its launch in 1998, the business has grown rapidly providing £150million of funding annually to 20,000 UK businesses to support their growth. Time Finance operates from four locations across the UK – Bath, Reading, Manchester, and Warrington. Proud to be recognised as Employer of the Year 2020.

Role Overview

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate is to:

  • Contact customers for outstanding charges and the collection of late payments.
  • Utilise negotiation skills to engage with customers and recommend work-out strategies to line management.
  • Arrange collection of assets via third parties where appropriate.
  • Process novation requests once formal sign off has been obtained from the delegated novation mandate holder.
  • Complete administrative tasks as necessary during the life of the contract, ensuring all data is uploaded onto relevant systems completely, accurately and in accordance with GDPR guidelines
  • Monitor customer payment performance.
  • Deal with customer service enquiries via telephone, email and post (e.g. Acquis, settlements, statements, VAT)
  • Escalate issues and complaints in a timely manner, in accordance with company processes and regulatory requirements
  • Deal with all customer matters efficiently, fairly, and consistently in line with cultural values and FCA requirements

Skills

  • Demonstrable strong telephone cash collection experience
  • Excellent attention to detail, organised and able to effectively prioritise workload
  • Good negotiation and general communication skills
  • Experience of using MS Office systems (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to interpret financial data (CRA searches)

Experience

  • 2+ years' experience in a busy credit and/or collections environment

Qualifications

  • None required, though CICM or similar an advantage

Knowledge

  • Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements (training given)

Why choose Time Finance:

We’re proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Year
  • and with our employees are at the heart of everything we do, we’re constantly looking at new ways to reward and recognise them.

We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:

  • Ongoing training and development programmes
  • 4.5% contribution to a pension scheme each year from Time Finance
  • 26 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 28 days after 2 years’ service
  • Holiday exchange scheme – the ability to buy or sell holidays from the overall entitlement
  • Group bonus scheme – the potential to earn £1,500 each year dependent on the performance of the business
  • Ability to earn commission for referring new business into Time Finance (up to £500 per deal)
  • Annual salary reviews, dependent on business and employee performance
  • Life assurance and income protection from day 1 of employment
  • Optional private medical insurance – paid for by Time Finance and dependent on medical assistance needed
  • Automatically opted into Westfield Health – examples of annual benefits to claim from include £180 for optical, £400 for therapy treatments, £200 for dentist appointments (this renews every September)
  • Automatically opted into Westfield Rewards – offers change all the time but current examples include 23% off virgin experience days, 10% off at H&M, 10% off Adidas, 9% off [website]
  • Cycle to work scheme

We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment which will give the successful candidate the freedom to innovate and bring new ideas to the table.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

*Business Leader Awards 2020

Time Finance has a strong group culture that underpins everything that we do. In line with regulatory requirements, successful candidates will be expected to uphold the FCA’s conduct rules at all times. These are to act with integrity; to act with due skill, care and diligence; be open and co-operative with regulators; pay due regard to the interests of customers and clients and treat them fairly. Successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate background screening process prior to employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Experience:
  • Credit Control and/or Collections: 2 years Location: In person
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What does a 18286925credit controller14.35credit control12.4bookkeeper9.38finance8.13accounts3.3820148419797111000.0027385.5251000.00YEARLY646182052025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Credit Controller do?

Credit Controllers focus on mitigating risks and maximising profits by ensuring credit issued by the company is paid in full and on time. They are continually looking for ways to make the debt collecting process more accessible, more punctual and beneficial for both the company and the client. A Credit Controller also helps a company with future decisions by reporting and analysing current financial activity within the company.

Credit Controller skills and qualifications

Successful Credit Controllers are comfortable communicating clearly with both individuals debtors and company executives. Bonus skills include familiarity with accounts receivable procedures and reconciliation of month-end accounts. A successful 18286925credit controller14.35credit control12.4bookkeeper9.38finance8.13accounts3.3820148419797111000.0027385.5251000.00YEARLY646182052025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Credit Controller candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that include:

  • Excellent customer service
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Analytical skills and thorough attention to detail
  • The ability to listen and negotiate with customers
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Persistence and determination
  • Familiarity with data entry software
  • Ability to work well in a team

Credit Controller experience requirements

Ideal candidates have experience making successful credit decisions and general familiarity with how to record and report financial transactions. Some employers prefer a candidate with at least five years of experience as a 18286925credit controller14.35credit control12.4bookkeeper9.38finance8.13accounts3.3820148419797111000.0027385.5251000.00YEARLY646182052025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Credit Controller, but they also consider an applicant with a bookkeeping or accounting background. Most employers require candidates with some experience with data-entry, basic Maths and a valid driving license in many cases.

Credit Controller education and training requirements

Employers usually hire candidates with a college certification, preferably with a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Financial Studies. An intermediate apprenticeship usually follows this certification as an Account and Finance Assistant or an advanced apprenticeship for Credit Controllers and Debt Collection Specialists.

For some companies, college courses are not necessary if the candidate has previous experience and training from another company. Many companies hire applicants with 3 to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 have an understanding of accounting software and give them on-the-job training equivalent to a college course. Quality candidates often have a bachelor’s degree in finance or business.

Credit Controller salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Credit Controller in the UK is £22,527 per year. Salary is dependent on experience, location and company.

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