Credit Controller – Bristol **FIXED TERM CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)**
Location: Severn Beach, Bristol (BS35)
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (pro rata)
Job Type: **FIXED TERM CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)** office-based
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We’re looking for a confident and organised Credit Controller to join our Bristol team.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of credit control and sales ledger activities, helping us maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring invoices are raised accurately and payments are received on time.
You’ll be comfortable picking up the phone, speaking professionally with customers and confidently following up outstanding payments. You’ll also work closely with our Operations and Accounts teams to resolve queries quickly and keep things moving.
If you’re commercially aware, detail-focused and enjoy building positive relationships while getting results, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Credit Control
- Proactively monitor and chase outstanding debts and overdue payments.
- Carry out regular credit checks and manage customer credit limits in collaboration with the Operations team.
- Investigate and resolve customer disputes and invoice queries promptly.
- Work closely with customers and internal teams to prevent payment delays.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer contact and account information.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers.
Sales Ledger
- Generate accurate sales invoices using Sage 50.
- Process and issue authorised invoices and credit notes to customers.
- Prepare and distribute customer statements.
- Maintain accurate records and organise relevant financial documentation.
- Support the wider Accounts team with additional finance and administration tasks when required.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Sage 50.
- A confident and professional telephone manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage your workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- A positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
Most importantly…
You’ll be comfortable having conversations about money. Whether you’re following up an overdue invoice, resolving a query or working with an internal team to find a solution, you’ll communicate confidently, professionally and constructively.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly team in a varied role where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your finance experience and make a real contribution to the smooth running of the business.
You’ll have a role with genuine responsibility, regular interaction with customers and the opportunity to work across both credit control and sales ledger functions.
Eligibility
Applicants must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
