*Own credit control, cash collection and debtor ageing performance
*Manage AR ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes
*Build strong customer relationships to minimise overdue debt
Credit Control (Derby)
Location: Derby
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, 9am–5pm) or Part Time (minimum 25 hours considered)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: 25 days holiday, staff discount

Credit Control Job in Derby We are recruiting for an experienced Credit Control professional to join a busy finance team in Derby. This role sits within the Accounts Receivable function and takes full responsibility for cash collection, debtor management and month-end reconciliation processes.

If you have strong Excel skills, experience managing customer accounts, and a track record of reducing overdue debt, this Credit Control job in Derby offers real responsibility and career development.

Key Responsibilities – Credit Control & Accounts Receivable *Proactively manage credit control and chase outstanding customer debt
*Reduce debtor ageing and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
*Manage the full dunning cycle, including escalation to debt collection agencies
*Resolve customer invoice and account queries quickly and professionally
*Conduct credit checks and assess customer creditworthiness
*Post and allocate cash accurately to the AR ledger
*Reconcile customer accounts and support month-end reporting
*Process refunds and credit notes
*Liaise with internal departments to ensure accurate returns and account records
*Maintain compliance with finance procedures and internal controls
*Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties
KPIs *Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
*Cash collection targets
*Debtor ageing performance
Skills & Experience Required *Previous experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role
*Strong understanding of transactional finance processes
*Experience working with high volume, low value transactions
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data manipulation, reconciliation, reporting)
*Strong analytical and numerical ability
*Confident communicator, comfortable handling customer calls
*Target-driven with experience working to cash collection KPIs
*Able to thrive in a fast-paced finance environment
*Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement