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Credit Controller jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting experienced Credit Control professionals to help businesses manage outstanding debts and maintain healthy cash flow. Credit Controllers play a crucial role in monitoring customer accounts, chasing overdue payments, and ensuring timely collections to support financial stability.

Typical responsibilities for Credit Control roles include:

  • Monitoring and managing customer accounts to reduce overdue balances

  • Issuing invoices and statements, and following up on unpaid invoices

  • Liaising with customers to resolve payment disputes and billing queries

  • Negotiating payment plans and terms with clients where necessary

  • Collaborating with sales and finance teams to improve credit policies and processes

  • Maintaining accurate records of payments, credit limits, and debt recovery actions

  • Supporting month-end reporting and aged debt analysis

  • Using accounting and CRM software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle

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