Credit Controller
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £32k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business based in North Wolverhampton (accessible from Penkridge, Cannock, M54 Junction 2 area, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their close-knit finance team and take full ownership of the credit control function.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a standalone role where your expertise will truly make an impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
Your new role
As the dedicated Credit Controller, you will take full responsibility for managing the end-to-end credit control process. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow and strengthening customer relationships.Key responsibilities will include:
Full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control function
Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts
Setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks
Reviewing and setting credit limits, monitoring risk, and reducing exposure
Resolving invoice queries quickly and efficiently in collaboration with internal teams
Producing aged debt reports and providing regular updates to the MD
Implementing and improving credit control procedures and policies
Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate financial records
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties where requiredThis role offers real autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in credit control where you have managed the function end-to-end credit
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Confident working independently and managing your own workload
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Sage is advantageous but not essential
A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
What you'll get in return
A flexible working pattern: 35-hour week with the option to work across 4, 4.5, or 5 days
Competitive salary and benefits package
A friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence processes
Convenient location with easy access from Penkridge, Cannock, and M54 Junction 2
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business based in North Wolverhampton (accessible from Penkridge, Cannock, M54 Junction 2 area, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their close-knit finance team and take full ownership of the credit control function.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a standalone role where your expertise will truly make an impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
Your new role
As the dedicated Credit Controller, you will take full responsibility for managing the end-to-end credit control process. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow and strengthening customer relationships.Key responsibilities will include:
Full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control function
Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts
Setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks
Reviewing and setting credit limits, monitoring risk, and reducing exposure
Resolving invoice queries quickly and efficiently in collaboration with internal teams
Producing aged debt reports and providing regular updates to the MD
Implementing and improving credit control procedures and policies
Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate financial records
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties where requiredThis role offers real autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in credit control where you have managed the function end-to-end credit
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Confident working independently and managing your own workload
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Sage is advantageous but not essential
A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
What you'll get in return
A flexible working pattern: 35-hour week with the option to work across 4, 4.5, or 5 days
Competitive salary and benefits package
A friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence processes
Convenient location with easy access from Penkridge, Cannock, and M54 Junction 2
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225263922
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Credit Controller
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £32k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business based in North Wolverhampton (accessible from Penkridge, Cannock, M54 Junction 2 area, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their close-knit finance team and take full ownership of the credit control function.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a standalone role where your expertise will truly make an impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
Your new role
As the dedicated Credit Controller, you will take full responsibility for managing the end-to-end credit control process. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow and strengthening customer relationships.Key responsibilities will include:
Full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control function
Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts
Setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks
Reviewing and setting credit limits, monitoring risk, and reducing exposure
Resolving invoice queries quickly and efficiently in collaboration with internal teams
Producing aged debt reports and providing regular updates to the MD
Implementing and improving credit control procedures and policies
Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate financial records
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties where requiredThis role offers real autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in credit control where you have managed the function end-to-end credit
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Confident working independently and managing your own workload
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Sage is advantageous but not essential
A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
What you'll get in return
A flexible working pattern: 35-hour week with the option to work across 4, 4.5, or 5 days
Competitive salary and benefits package
A friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence processes
Convenient location with easy access from Penkridge, Cannock, and M54 Junction 2
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business based in North Wolverhampton (accessible from Penkridge, Cannock, M54 Junction 2 area, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their close-knit finance team and take full ownership of the credit control function.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a standalone role where your expertise will truly make an impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
Your new role
As the dedicated Credit Controller, you will take full responsibility for managing the end-to-end credit control process. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow and strengthening customer relationships.Key responsibilities will include:
Full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control function
Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts
Setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks
Reviewing and setting credit limits, monitoring risk, and reducing exposure
Resolving invoice queries quickly and efficiently in collaboration with internal teams
Producing aged debt reports and providing regular updates to the MD
Implementing and improving credit control procedures and policies
Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate financial records
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties where requiredThis role offers real autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in credit control where you have managed the function end-to-end credit
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Confident working independently and managing your own workload
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Sage is advantageous but not essential
A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
What you'll get in return
A flexible working pattern: 35-hour week with the option to work across 4, 4.5, or 5 days
Competitive salary and benefits package
A friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence processes
Convenient location with easy access from Penkridge, Cannock, and M54 Junction 2
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225263922
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