Credit Controller

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.

By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Credit Controller to be responsible for safeguarding cash flow by managing customer accounts, applying effective credit controls, and driving timely debt collection across two business entities. The role partners closely with Finance, operational teams and senior stakeholders to provide clear insight into credit performance, manage risk, resolve queries, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

You will be working Mon - Fri 40 hours p/w. You will be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week.

If you're a veteran, we’d love to hear from you — your experience, resilience and teamwork are highly valued here.

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• 25 Days annual leave per annum
• Company sick pay scheme
• Access to Digital GP & Medicash Scheme *subject to conditions*
• Excellent Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service - 3x salary (subject to company pension enrolment, upon completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you will need:

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of cash allocation, remittance reconciliation & aged debt management
• Confident user of Excel and Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to run, analyse and present credit and debt reports
• Sound knowledge of invoice processing, PO matching and contractual payment terms
• Experience conducting credit checks and assessing customer credit risk
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Take ownership of accurate cash allocation across two business entities
• Reconcile customer remittance advices and investigate variances promptly
• Ensure invoices are accurate, compliant, and correctly matched to POs
• Produce, run and analyse aged debt and other credit reports 
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer payment terms, ageing profiles and agreed collection strategies
• Actively manage shared finance/credit control and personal inboxes, ensuring timely responses and prioritisation
• Lead customer conversations regarding overdue balances, negotiating payment plans and providing clear, professional feedback
• Liaise with credit insurers on credit limits, risk exposure and potential claims
• Carry out credit checks for new and existing customers 
• Escalate overdue accounts to third‑party debt recovery agencies 
• Comply fully with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support external audits and compliance activity by providing accurate information when required

Note - these are the key elements of the role, a full job description will be provided

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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