Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Credit ControlIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
£35-40K
Part Time Credit Controller required for business in West Bristol near Portbury-21 hours/wk -Mon, Wed, Fri
Your new company
West Bristol based £7m turnover business looking to grow to £10m this year
Your new role
A long‑established, high‑volume wholesale business are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Credit Controller to join the team near Portbury and take ownership of the B2B credit control function.
This is a hands‑on role where relationship‑building, attention to detail, and confident communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit management: Manage the full credit control cycle for a diverse B2B customer base, ensuring timely payment and healthy cashflow.
- Debt recovery: Proactively chase outstanding invoices via phone, email, and statements, escalating where appropriate.
- Account reconciliation: Regularly reconcile customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries quickly.
- Customer relationships: Build strong, professional relationships with customers, balancing firmness with excellent service.
- Credit checks: Conduct credit assessments for new and existing customers and recommend credit limits.
- Reporting: Produce weekly aged debt reports, highlight risks, and support management with cashflow forecasting.
- Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline invoicing, collections, and customer communication.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in B2B credit control
- Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and credit control best practice.
- Confident communicator with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
- High level of accuracy, organisation, and resilience.
- Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero, or similar).
- Ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary up to £40K full time equivalent which is then pro rata for 21 hrs per week
- Supportive, friendly team environment
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen the credit control function
- On‑site parking and accessible location
- 20 days holiday+bank holiday
- 20% discount on company products
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. INDHAF
