As a Credit Controller, you will play an important role in managing customer accounts, ensuring appropriate credit is available and supporting customers to keep their monthly accounts up to date. You will build positive relationships with customers through regular communication, so strong written and verbal communication skills, a diplomatic approach and the confidence to handle challenging conversations with professionalism and sensitivity will be key.
· Daily chasing on your assigned ledger.
· Closely monitoring debtor account balances and ensuring our Debtor Sales Outstanding (DSO) metric is always within acceptable limits
· Processing new account applications, including conducting credit checks and allocating appropriate credit limits to accounts when required
· Reconciling accounts
· Posting cash to accounts on a daily basis
· Sending reminder letters and statements on a weekly basis
· Dealing with queries and resolving issues as they arise in a timely manner.
· Dealing with finance related tickets, answering calls and taking customer payments as well as other credit control-related administrative duties.
· Administrative support within the Credit Control team, at times this may also include supporting the wider Finance function.
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail when managing customer accounts and financial records
- Confident communicating with customers by phone and in writing, including when discussing outstanding payments
- Good understanding of credit control processes, including credit limits, account management and debt collection
- Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with financial information
- Able to prioritise workload, manage multiple accounts and meet payment deadlines
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- A professional and diplomatic approach when handling payment queries and challenging conversations
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies
- Comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a team
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn finance systems such as Epicor and Xero
Why Academia? At Academia, we are redefining the landscape of IT services across education, business, public sector and nonprofit sectors. As an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company, we’re not just a supplier—we’re a trusted partner to thousands of clients nationwide.
With over 20 years of expertise, double-digit growth, a team of 300+ professionals and revenues exceeding £150 million in FY26, we’ve earned a reputation as a top-tier IT solutions provider. Our dedication has been recognised with prestigious industry accolades, including the coveted CRN Reseller of the Year award.
Our ethos is simple: by delivering outstanding technology and ensuring it works seamlessly, we empower our clients to maximise their tech investments. Their IT success is our business.
We foster a culture rooted in our people, teamwork, innovation, integrity, ambition and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Backed by Strive Capital since 2020, we’re continuously expanding, exploring new frontiers with a strong financial and strategic foundation.
Our dedicated Lifecycle Services division exemplifies our promise to sustainability, offering comprehensive IT lifecycle solutions that reduce environmental impact.
At Academia, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find an opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting tech success stories. If you’re passionate about technology, eager to make an impact and ready to grow with a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
A sneak peak at some of our employee benefits
· Gym membership contribution
· Health Cash Plan
· Increased annual leave with length of service
· Free annual leave on your birthday
· Length of service bonus
· Free Will Writing service
· And more!
About Academia Group
IT Services & Consulting300 employeesFounded 2003
UK private IT provider serving education, public sector, business and charities through technology supply and managed services.