Credit Control Specialist. Wilford LilyLifestyle

Credit Controller Permanent Full or Part Time

Nottingham (office based)

£26,000 £ 30,000

Are you a confident and persistent finance professional with experience in credit control or debt collection? We are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a growing business based in Nottingham. This is a permanent full time opportunity but for the right person could be Part Time. This is a hands‑on role offering real ownership of the debt collection process, alongside wider exposure to bookkeeping and finance administration within a small team.

You will take responsibility for the end‑to‑end credit control process, ensuring timely cash collection and reducing outstanding debt. This is a proactive role suited to someone who is comfortable chasing payments and handling difficult conversations. Key duties include:

• Making phone calls and sending emails to chase outstanding debts
• Proactively collecting payments and ensuring timely receipt of funds
• Identifying and addressing situations where customers may be avoiding payment
• Initiating debt collection procedures and liaising with external debt collectors where required
• Taking full ownership of the debt collection process
• Supporting general bookkeeping and finance administration tasks
• Assisting with day‑to‑day accounting activities
• Maintaining a hands‑on approach and proactively keeping on top of workloads

• Previous experience in credit control, debt collection, or sales ledger
• Confident making outbound calls and chasing overdue payments
• Persistent, resilient, and comfortable handling challenging conversations
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general finance processes
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• Hands‑on, proactive attitude with the ability to stay busy and take initiative
• Organised with good attention to detail

• Open to candidates with varying levels of experience (junior to senior)
• Experience with in industries such as engineering, manufacturing, or construction is advantageous
• This role is primarily full‑time, but part‑time (approx. 3 days / 20 hours) will be considered for the right candidate
• Office‑based role candidates should be located within a reasonable commute