Recruiter
Reed
Location
Leicestershire
Salary
£30,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Credit 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.

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