Job description:
Job Title:
Credit Controller
Location:
Rossendale, Lancashire
Salary:
£30,000 per year
Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (Office-Based, Full-Time, Permanent)
About Your New Employer:
Our client is a well-established and growing group of companies specialising in plant and equipment hire across the North West and the UK. Renowned for professionalism and reliability in the construction, civil engineering and infrastructure sectors, the business is now looking for a proactive Credit Controller to join the finance team at head office in Rossendale.
About the Role:
As Credit Controller, you'll be a key part of the finance team, managing the sales ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. You'll maintain excellent customer relationships, monitor credit risk and support the overall financial health of the business. This is a hands-on role in a friendly, fast-paced office – perfect for someone detail-focused, confident on the phone and ready to take ownership of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end credit control function across multiple group entities.
Chase outstanding debts professionally via phone, email and written correspondence.
Reconcile customer accounts, investigating and resolving queries promptly.
Allocate payments accurately and update the sales ledger daily.
Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms, escalating credit issues where necessary.
Liaise with internal departments (hire desk, sales, Contracts Managers) to resolve invoicing or delivery disputes.
Produce aged debt reports and highlight overdue accounts or risks to the Finance Manager.
Prepare and issue monthly statements to customers.
Assist in setting up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.
Support month-end reporting and audit processes.
Assist with legal proceedings or debt recovery actions as required, including working with solicitors or debt collection agencies.
Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience in a credit control role
Good understanding of the construction or plant hire industry and its payment practices (e.g., CIS, payment applications, retentions).
Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and proactive mindset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage 50, Xero, or similar).
Desirable:
Familiarity with construction contracts or dealing with large contractors.
Knowledge of group account management or intercompany transactions.
Local to the Rossendale area or within reasonable commuting distance.
What's on Offer:
£30,000 salary
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Friendly and supportive finance team
Opportunities for development and career progression
If you are a proactive and detail-focused Credit Controller ready to make an impact in a growing business, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance career
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Application deadline: 07/10/2025