Three Bridges Recruitment
Credit Controller
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Credit Controller
Credit Controller – Permanent Opportunity
Location: Dunfermline (UK) Employer: National organisation | Recruitment Agent: Three Bridges Recruitment
Join at a pivotal moment as the finance teams unify into a centralised shared finance function. This Credit Controller role goes beyond debt recovery—it’s about protecting working capital, fostering relationships, and empowering the business to thrive. If you thrive in structured, professional environments and value tangible impact, this is an opportunity for you.
About the Role
You’ll ensure efficient credit management, bridging operational needs with financial robustness. The role sits within a refreshed finance function where your role will be explicitly valued, offering real visibility and a chance to shape operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
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Account Management
- Monitor a portfolio of customer accounts and enforce timely debt collection against agreed terms
- Set, adjust, and enforce credit limits while assessing risk and escalating concerns proactively
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Debt Recovery
- Conduct professional yet assertive collection efforts via phone, email, and written communication
- Escalate overdue payments strategically to maintain business relationships
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Dispute Resolution & Cash Flow
- Pinpoint invoice errors, ring-fence issues, and resolve disputes collaboratively with internal teams
- Allocate payments accurately and reconcile customer accounts routinely to reduce discrepancies
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Operational Reporting & Analytics
- Generate and interpret aged debt reports, then deliver commentary to support cash flow strategies
- Collaborate with finance teams to refine collections processes and reduce accrued debts
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Compliance & Month-End Cross-Functionality
- Assist in end-of-month closings and ensure adherence to internal controls, audit protocols, and company policies
Requirements & Competencies
Experience & Knowledge
- Hands-on experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or equivalent finance capabilities
- Expertise in credit assessment, debt management, and working capital protection
- Demonstrated competence in systems: SAP or ERP experience will enhance applications
Skills
- Client-Facing Acumen: Balance assertiveness with professionalism while managing sensitive transactions
- Technical Eddie: Troubleshoot financial discrepancies with speed and accuracy
- Multi-Task Leadership: Balance demand across dozens of accounts without dropping the ball
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Mindset
- Detail-Orientated: Minimise errors that lead to fraud risk or revenue loss
- Resilient & Progressive: Navigate tension in relationships with tactical optimism
Why Work Here?
This role is not just a job—it’s a stepping stone to growth, with:
✔ Competitive salary & benefits benchmarked against national averages ✔ Holiday entitlement of up to 31 days (pro-rata) ✔ Pension support with salary sacrifice options ✔ cycle to work scheme for sustainable commuting ✔ Discount hubs offering bespoke savings ✔ Opportunities for progression as part of a larger finance hub, where your work aligns with strategic objectives
About Three Bridges Recruitment
At Three Bridges, we centre our process on two core values:
- "Striving for brilliance" — expect an engaged, collaborative relationship from us
- "Relatability" — We prioritise a smooth candidate experience and carefully match roles to cultural fit
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