Credit Controller

Company: Eaton Syalon Ltd
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:

Credit Controller – Initial 6-Month Contract

Office-Based

Burton-upon-Trent

£28,000 – £29,000

Eaton Syalon are recruiting a Credit Controller to join a well-established, reputable business based in Burton-upon-Trent on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for someone with previous Credit Control experience who enjoys a varied, end-to-end position within a fast-paced and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review customer credit profiles and maintain appropriate credit limits
  • Manage customer accounts to ensure payments are received in line with agreed terms, following up on overdue balances
  • Post and allocate cash receipts to the correct customer accounts
  • Record incoming queries promptly and work closely with internal teams to resolve them within agreed timeframes
  • Complete credit checks for both new and existing customers in line with internal policies and insurance requirements
  • Investigate and resolve any customer debit notes or discrepancies efficiently
  • Prepare regular reports highlighting overdue accounts for review
  • Escalate problematic or aged debt to the AR Manager where appropriate
  • Raise ad-hoc invoices, including recharges, rentals, and asset-related billings
  • Process credit notes in accordance with internal controls and approval processes
  • Distribute customer statements within set deadlines
  • Support rebate calculations and process the relevant credit notes

About You:

  • Previous experience in a Credit Control or Sales Ledger position
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently liaise with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
  • A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
  • Available to start immediately or at short notice

This role is office based not a hybrid position so please only apply if you are able to commute to Burton, Derbyshire Monday to Friday.

Posted: April 13th, 2026