Credit Controller in Macclesfield

Axon Moore is delighted to be working with a highly regarded business based in Macclesfield to recruit a Credit Controller into their growing finance team.

This role is ideal for a proactive and personable Credit Controller with strong experience across sales ledger management and debt collection. The successful candidate will be confident and naturally assertive, able to challenge professionally when required while still maintaining positive working relationships. They will also be comfortable managing their own workload.

The business has an excellent reputation in the market, with an extremely low staff turnover – employees who join tend to stay for the long term. You\’ll be joining a growing, well established company with supportive managers, friendly teams, and a strong benefits package, offering genuine stability and progression.

Location: Macclesfield + Hybrid

Salary: Circa £30,000

Main Duties

Ensure timely collection of invoices through effective communication channels with a focus on ensuring sales ledger management

Sending invoices and statements

Liaising with wider business and relationship managers to resolve enquiries and complaints

Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence

Assisting with the maintenance of direct debit system

Ensuring receipts are matched within accountancy package and potential issues raised in a timely manner

Analysis of overdue accounts

Prepare aged debt reports and highlight potential bad debts

Internal reporting of weekly and monthly KPIs

Build positive working relationships both internally and externally

Develop both financial knowledge and software skills

Negotiate payment plans where necessary and escape high‐risk accounts

Support account manager with day to day administration

Perform full due diligence checks

Manage and respond to inbox enquiries and requests, coordinating relevant response (both written and verbal) within agreed time frames

Working closely with the wider business

Person Specification

Knowledge of credit risk management and debt recovery procedures

Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role

Strong communication and negotiation skills with an assertive personality

Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines in an agile environment

Able to work independently and autonomously

Benefits

Health Cash Plan (optical, dental, physio), virtual GP, therapy, prescriptions & referrals

Gym memberships, in‐office massages, health MOTs, meditation & Pilates

Enhanced illness & bereavement support, occupational health & vocational rehab

3% employer pension contribution, income protection (up to 5 years), life assurance (3x salary)

Fertility leave, enhanced caregiver leave, up to 6 months shared parental leave at full pay, dependency leave

Up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays/TOIL, birthday off, volunteering day

Shopping, entertainment, gym & lifestyle discounts

Regular social events, reward & recognition, company offsites & celebrations

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling & fast‐track GP access

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