Credit Controller (Part Time Hours)

Credit Controller – Part Time Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–1.00pm (Some flexibility can be discussed) Department: Finance Reporting to: Financial Controller £32,000p/a Pro-Rata – 20 Hours per week Role Purpose The Credit Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the sales ledger and credit control function, ensuring customer receipts are accurately recorded, outstanding debts are actively managed and customer accounts are maintained effectively.

The role will work closely with customers and colleagues across the business to resolve account queries, maintain appropriate credit terms and support strong cash collection. As part of the wider Finance team, the role will also provide general finance support and cover where required.

Key Responsibilities Credit Control & Debt Collection Proactively chase customers for payment of outstanding invoices by telephone and email. Manage the aged debtor ledger, prioritising overdue and higher-risk accounts. Support new customer credit checks and the setting or review of appropriate credit limits.

Run and review the aged debtor report regularly, identifying overdue balances and required actions. Escalate significantly overdue accounts, payment concerns and potential bad debts to the Financial Controller. Build effective relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment whilst maintaining good commercial relationships.

Work with colleagues across Sales, Customer Service and other areas of the business to resolve invoice and payment queries quickly. Daily Banking & Cash Allocation Review customer receipts on a daily basis. Post daily customer receipts and banking transactions accurately to the accounting system.

Allocate receipts against the appropriate customer invoices and accounts. Investigate unidentified, underpaid or overpaid receipts. Ensure customer accounts are kept accurate and up to date. Customer Statements & Account Management Prepare and send customer statements, reminder l...

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