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Posted 21 July, 2026

Credit Controller

Elevate Search Ltd
Hertford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Elevate Search is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and successful business to recruit an experienced Credit Controller.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in improving cash collection performance, building strong customer relationships and supporting the wider business.

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We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment and thrives on resolving customer queries, building relationships and making a real impact.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage your own portfolio of customer accounts.
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  • Proactively collect outstanding debt whilst maintaining excellent customer relationships.
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  • Investigate and resolve customer invoice and account queries.
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  • Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Operations and Customer Services.
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  • Monitor aged debt and implement effective collection strategies.
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  • Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates to the Credit Manager.
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  • Allocate cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
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  • Review customer accounts against agreed credit terms.
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  • Support month-end reporting and cash collection performance.
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  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce aged debt.
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About You

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We're looking for someone who has:

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  • Previous Credit Control experience within a commercial environment.
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  • Experience managing a high-volume sales ledger.
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  • Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
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  • Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to manage difficult conversations professionally.
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  • Experience resolving customer account and invoice queries.
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  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
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  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
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  • Good Microsoft Excel skills.
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  • Experience using Sage would be advantageous but is not essential.
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  • A positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to improve processes.
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What's on Offer

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  • Salary of £28,000 - £30,000
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  • Benefits package
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  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
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  • Modern and supportive working environment
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  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
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  • Long-term career development
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Apply Now

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If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Please apply today.