Lead Credit Controller

  • Michael Page Finance
  • Reigate, Surrey
  • Oct 24, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

As a Lead Credit Controller in Reigate, you will manage credit control activity within this growing sector, helping the Accounting & Finance team maintain accurate customer account records. You will oversee collections and account queries to support steady cash collection and clear financial reporting.

Client Details

The organisation operates in a well established sector in Reigate.

Description

  • Manage the day-to-day credit control process to help maintain timely customer payments.
  • Review customer account balances and follow up overdue invoices in a clear and professional way.
  • Resolve account queries by working with relevant internal teams and keeping records up to date.
  • Maintain accurate notes on collection activity, payment promises and account actions.
  • Monitor aged debt and highlight overdue balances for appropriate follow-up.
  • Reconcile customer accounts to ensure payments, credits and invoices are correctly recorded.
  • Produce clear updates on outstanding debt and collection progress for the Accounting & Finance team.
  • Help improve credit control routines by identifying recurring account issues and practical solutions.

Profile

A successful Lead Credit Controller should have:

  • Experience managing credit control processes and following up outstanding customer balances.
  • Confidence reviewing aged debt and prioritising collection activity.
  • Ability to reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment or invoice queries.
  • Experience maintaining accurate account notes and collection records.
  • Clear written and verbal communication when discussing payments and account queries.
  • Good attention to detail when reviewing customer balances and financial information.

Job Offer

  • Permanent Lead Credit Controller position based in Reigate.
  • Salary DOE
  • Hybrid 3 v 2 working
  • Excellent benefits

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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