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Robert Half
Location
Cambridge
Salary
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
3 days in office
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
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Job description

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with an established and highly regarded business based in Cambourne, Cambridge, to recruit a Credit Controller to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and playing a key role in improving cash collection and reducing outstanding debt.

Reporting into the Credit Control Manager, you will take responsibility for a designated portfolio of customers, working closely with operational teams across the business to ensure debts are managed effectively and queries are resolved promptly. The role offers a varied workload within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.

Responsibilities

As the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for:

Managing and monitoring the collection of outstanding customer balances
Working towards monthly cash collection targets
Building effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
Preparing and distributing aged debt reports
Issuing customer statements and collection correspondence
Managing accounts that require credit restrictions or "on stop" procedures
Investigating and resolving queries that may be delaying payment
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records
Processing daily cash receipts, allocations and monthly direct debit payments
Supporting the setup of new customer accounts
Supporting the Credit Control Manager with projects aimed at improving cash collection and overall credit control processes

Your Profile

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience working within Credit Control
A proven track record of successfully collecting debt and delivering against targets
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
Good knowledge of Excel
Previous experience using ERP/accounting systems, with IFS experience advantageous
A proactive, professional and positive approach
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £30 - £32,000
Hybrid working (Three days in the office and two from home)
Opportunity to join an established business
Varied Credit Control position, with plenty of interaction across the wider organisation.
Occasional travel to other locations across the UK.

For further information or to apply, please contact Robert Half.

Robert Half

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