Full job descriptionCredit Control Specialist
£30,000 + Bonus + Benefits
West Leicester | Full-Time | Hybrid after training (8:30am–5:00pm)
Reed Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing business in West Leicester to recruit a Credit Control Specialist on a permanent basis.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional seeking long-term stability, ownership of their ledger, and the chance to develop within a supportive finance team.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers, ensuring timely invoicing, and delivering effective credit control processes to support cash flow and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
*Managing end-to-end credit control activity via phone, email, Teams and occasional face-to-face interaction
*Reconciling customer and member ledgers
*Posting invoices and allocating incoming payments accurately
*Resolving invoice and payment queries in a timely manner
*Monitoring and managing customer credit limits
*Liaising with internal stakeholders to support prompt payment
Banking & Cash Allocation
*Processing daily banking transactions
*Allocating Direct Debit files accurately and on time
Operational & Reporting
*Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
*Assisting with internal and external audits
*Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
*Identifying process improvements and supporting system enhancements
Insurance Ledger
*Ownership of insurance payment allocations
*Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
About You
*Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control
*Strong intermediate level of Excel, including VLookups and Pivot tables
*Strong understanding of reconciliation processes and financial systems
*High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
*Confident communicator, comfortable managing payment-related conversations
*Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
*Experience working to monthly financial deadlines and reporting cycles
What’s on Offer
*Salary of up to £30,000
*Bonus opportunity
*Hybrid working available after successful probation
*Pension scheme and life cover
*Enhanced annual leave increasing with length of service
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Ongoing training, development and long-term career progression
Application Process
Our client is operating a two-stage interview process and is looking to appoint as soon as possible.
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, contribute to process improvements and develop your career within a growing business, we encourage you to apply.