Credit Controller (Part-Time)
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire (on-site)(Hybrid available if working a 5 day week)
Salary: c. £20,000 (pro rata) for 25 hours (or c. £30,000 FTE – TBC) + bonus (up to c. £1,200 per year – performance related)
Start: March 2026 (flexible)
Cherry Professional is working with a renowned market leader based in Coalville to recruit a Part-Time Credit Controller to join a busy, established finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-led credit control and, crucially, has the confidence to get on the phone, manage queries and keep cash flowing in a fast-moving environment in a role that has several moving parts.
The role
This is not just “chasing” — it’s proactive credit control and query resolution. Key duties will include:
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Location: Coalville, Leicestershire (on-site)(Hybrid available if working a 5 day week)
Salary: c. £20,000 (pro rata) for 25 hours (or c. £30,000 FTE – TBC) + bonus (up to c. £1,200 per year – performance related)
Start: March 2026 (flexible)
Cherry Professional is working with a renowned market leader based in Coalville to recruit a Part-Time Credit Controller to join a busy, established finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-led credit control and, crucially, has the confidence to get on the phone, manage queries and keep cash flowing in a fast-moving environment in a role that has several moving parts.
The role
This is not just “chasing” — it’s proactive credit control and query resolution. Key duties will include:
- Proactive collection of outstanding debt across a varied customer base
- Resolving invoice queries (pricing, rebates/credits, disputes, delivery issues etc.) to prevent invoices becoming overdue
- Regular customer contact via telephone and email (strong phone presence is essential)
- Liaising with internal stakeholders (sales / warehouse / wider finance) to close out issues quickly
- Supporting internal credit/risk processes and escalation where required
- Helping the team move from reactive credit control to a more proactive, prevention-first approach
- Proven experience in credit control / accounts receivable (B2B, Product based business)
- Confident, professional telephone manner — able to handle challenging conversations
- Strong query resolution skills (able to follow a problem through to conclusion)
- Organised and resilient — comfortable in a busy, high-volume environment
- A team-fit mindset (collaborative, hands-on, and quick to learn
- ERP system exposure, especially SAP is advantageous
- Ideally 25 hours per week (flexible structure: e.g., 5 shorter days or 4 longer days)
- Preference is for on-site working in Coalville to support team cohesion (some flexibility may be considered for 1 day from home *5 day week only)
- Permanent, part-time opportunity in a stable and growing business
- Bonus scheme linked to ledger performance
- Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues to lean on
- A role with real impact as the business strengthens proactive credit control
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.