Credit Controller

CC/ED/STAFF_1779290866

Salary Package: £26437 - £29000 per annum
Location: Stafford, England
Consultant: Emma Dean
Posted: 20/05/2026

Description:

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller for our client based in the Stafford area.

This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate.

Duties will include:

• Proactively contacting clients to ensure prompt payment of invoices.


• Reviewing and setting credit limits for new and existing customers.


• Reconciling the sales ledgers, posting and allocating cash payments.


• Preparing aged debt reports and providing cash flow forecasts to management.


• Resolving billing queries and negotiating payment plans for overdue accounts.


• Raising credit notes and maintaining accurate, up to date customer records.


• Initiating legal proceedings or suspending services for non-payment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.


• Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, SAP) and Microsoft Office including Excel.


• Excellent verbal and written skills for negotiating with clients.


• Strong attention to detail, negotiation skills, ability to work under pressure.


• Must have strong communication and negotiation skills.

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (can be flexible with start times)

£26,436.00 to £29,000 pa depending on experience.

Due to the location of the client, the successful candidate must have their own transport.

For further details, please call Berry Recruitment Midlands Branch on 01785 220800.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.