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Credit Controller

MT-175
  • £29000 + Benefits: 30 Days Holiday (Inc B/H), Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, EAP, Bike to work scheme, discounted products and free parking
  • Wellington, South West,
  • Permanent
We are looking for a Credit Controller to work with this long term and well established company based in Wellington, Somerset.  This is a rare opportunity to join this company on a permanent basis.  The Credit Controller will have an exciting opportunity to own the end to end credit lifecycle and work with a global, multi-currency ledger.

If you are already a Credit Controller and you are looking for a change, this may be the company for you. 

Hours:  Monday to Friday on site 5 days a week, from 9:00 - 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the Finance Manager to set and continuously improve credit policies, protocols and guidelines aligned to group standards.
  • Perform credit assessments and manage credit limits for new and existing customers.
  • Act as the main contact for credit insurers; handle notifications and ensure policy compliance.
  • Own collections performance—monitor ageing, reduce DSO days, and hit cash targets.
  • Proactively engage debtors (email/phone), negotiate payment plans, and resolve disputes.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Finance to escalate high-risk accounts; recommend write-offs or litigation where needed.
  • Manage a multi-currency debtor portfolio; ensure accurate postings, allocations and month-end close.
  • Keep ERP records pristine—account data, credit limits, and hold/release statuses.
  • Analyse trends and prepare clear reports and insights for senior leadership.
  • Deliver ad-hoc analysis and pitch in on wider finance tasks as we grow.
Skill and experience required
  • Experience in credit control 
  • AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) or strong evidence of high professional achievement.
  • Confidence working across time zones and cultures; persuasive negotiator with great people skills.
  • Strong Excel/Office 365; familiarity with credit risk tools and ERP systems.
  • Proven record of hitting collection KPIs and improving DSO.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, robust analytical skills, and excellent written & verbal communication.
  • Comfortable influencing at all levels in a lean, hands-on environment.
  • Experience with export sales, distribution and multi-currency ledgers is advantageous.
  • Background working with trade credit insurance policies is also advantageous.
We look forward to getting your application.

“Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.”
Mel Trott Business Manager 01935 432434

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