credit controller

Credit Controller – Permanent Full or Part Time Nottingham (office based) £26,000–£30,000 Are you a confident and persistent finance professional with experience in credit control or debt collection? We are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a growing business based in Nottingham. This is a permanent full time opportunity but for the right person could be Part Time. This is a hands-on role offering real ownership of the debt collection process, alongside wider exposure to bookkeeping and finance administration within a small team. The Role You will take responsibility for the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring timely cash collection and reducing outstanding debt. This is a proactive role suited to someone who is comfortable chasing payments and handling difficult conversations. Key duties include: Making phone calls and sending emails to chase outstanding debts Proactively collecting payments and ensuring timely receipt of funds Identifying and addressing situations where customers may be avoiding payment Initiating debt collection procedures and liaising with external debt collectors where required Taking full ownership of the debt collection process Supporting general bookkeeping and finance administration tasks Assisting with day-to-day accounting activities Maintaining a hands-on approach and proactively keeping on top of workloadsAbout You Previous experience in credit control, debt collection, or sales ledger Confident making outbound calls and chasing overdue payments Persistent, resilient, and comfortable handling challenging conversations Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general finance processes Experience using Sage accounting software Hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to stay busy and take initiative Organised with good attention to detailAdditional Information Open to candidates with varying levels of experience (junior to senior) Experience within industries such as engineering, manufacturing, or construction is advantageous This role is primarily full-time, but part-time (approx. 3 days / 20 hours) will be considered for the right candidate Office-based role – candidates should be located within a reasonable commute