Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Location: Berkshire Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum Orka Financial is recruiting for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their clients finance team in a standalone capacity based in Reading. In this key role, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end credit control function, working closely with the Financial Controller and collaborating with the sales team to ensure effective debt management and healthy cash flow. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full credit control process, including chasing outstanding payments by phone, email, and letter Monitor aged debt and proactively reduce overdue balances Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts Set and review customer credit limits in line with company policy Liaise with the sales team to resolve customer queries and ensure timely payments Produce weekly and monthly aged debt reports for the Financial Controller Escalate problem accounts where necessary, including preparation of files for legal action Maintain accurate records and customer contact logs Support month-end close with relevant reporting and reconciliations Key Requirements: Proven experience in credit control, ideally in a standalone role Strong understanding of the end-to-end credit process Ability to work independently and manage own workload Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) Desirable: CICM qualification (or working towards) is a strong advantage Experience working closely with sales teams and senior finance staff Salary £35,000 - £40,000