Ontap
Ontap Job Search
Updated daily • No sign-up

Credit Controller

More Scotland Central – Edinburgh & Lothians jobs
Recruiter
Robert Half
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
25 September 2026
Apply Now
Find jobs near you
See current jobs within 20 miles
Search other jobs

Job description

Credit Controller - Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Contract: Permanent Start Date: ASAP

We're working with a well-established business in Edinburgh who are looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience who enjoys working with customers, managing their own ledger and taking a proactive approach to cash collection.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing an allocated customer ledger and ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing an allocated customer ledger and monitoring outstanding balances.
Proactively contacting customers by phone and email to recover overdue payments.
Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
Allocating cash and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date.
Monitoring aged debt and escalating potential issues where required.
Working closely with the wider finance team to improve cash collection and reduce overdue debt.
Preparing regular aged debt reports and providing updates on collection performance.
Supporting with account reconciliations and other finance duties as required.
Identifying opportunities to improve credit control processes and procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience in a Credit Controller or similar accounts receivable position.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Confidence speaking with customers regarding outstanding payments.
Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
The ability to manage a busy ledger and prioritise effectively.
A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting debt.
Good Excel and general systems skills.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.

This would suit an experienced Credit Controller looking for their next opportunity in Edinburgh, or someone with solid Accounts Receivable experience who is ready to take on more responsibility.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Apply Now