Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Colchester · Posted 16 Sep 2026 · 72 applicants
Your new company
An exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, my client is recruiting for the full-time permanent job role of Credit Controller. This role is located at their head office on the outskirts of Colchester.
Your new role
Joining a supportive and professional finance team, key duties will include
- Building strong client relationships and maintaining key points of contact
- Investigating and resolving client queries
- Proactively manage and collect debts
- Account reconciliations
- Database maintenance including rate changes
- Issue credit control letter, raise refund request forms and general finance administration
- Process and allocate payments
- Support with month-end and collections forecasting
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a credit control capacity, with strong reconciliations skills, combined with an investigative mindset. A proactive approach to building and maintaining customer relationships will be pivotal.
What you'll get in return
Starting salary circa £30000 - £35000 + benefits including 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays (option to buy additional), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, onsite free parking
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.
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