420 Credit Controllers jobs in the United Kingdom

JOB TITLE:   Debt Collection Officer 

REPORTS TO TITLE:  Debt Collection Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION:   Finance

LOCATION: tbc    

­­ROLE PURPOSE:

The Debt Collection Officer reports to the Debt Collection Manager and is responsible for the timely collection of overdue tuition fees from self-funding students and partner universities. Providing advice and guidance to assist students settle fees and simultaneously delivering a quality student service support. To proactively manage the debtors’ ledger, reducing the number of overdue accounts and maximising payments and minimising debt.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chase self-funding students who are behind their payment terms or ensure that agreed payment plan are being paid on time
• Chase students with declined tuition fees, encourage them to self-fund and negotiate a suitable payment plan
• Assist students in resolving their queries by liaising to the Finance Support Team or other GBS teams or departments
• Ensure accurate note keeping and records maintenance in GBS systems in a timely manner
• Upload and update data to the relevant systems where debt penalties are in place
• Follow-up and monitor the payments expected to be received
• Monitor and reconcile payments with partner universities
• Monitor the debtors’ report and escalate any issues of non-payment to the Debt Collection Manager
• Other duties required by the manager

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance operations and AR 
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables 
• Effective time management and planning 
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
   

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Credit Control experience and working knowledge of recovery guidelines
• Degree level qualification
• HEI finance experience and background

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. 
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. 
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

JOB TITLE:   Debt Collection Officer 

REPORTS TO TITLE:  Debt Collection Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION:   Finance

LOCATION: tbc    

­­ROLE PURPOSE:

The Debt Collection Officer reports to the Debt Collection Manager and is responsible for the timely collection of overdue tuition fees from self-funding students and partner universities. Providing advice and guidance to assist students settle fees and simultaneously delivering a quality student service support. To proactively manage the debtors’ ledger, reducing the number of overdue accounts and maximising payments and minimising debt.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chase self-funding students who are behind their payment terms or ensure that agreed payment plan are being paid on time
• Chase students with declined tuition fees, encourage them to self-fund and negotiate a suitable payment plan
• Assist students in resolving their queries by liaising to the Finance Support Team or other GBS teams or departments
• Ensure accurate note keeping and records maintenance in GBS systems in a timely manner
• Upload and update data to the relevant systems where debt penalties are in place
• Follow-up and monitor the payments expected to be received
• Monitor and reconcile payments with partner universities
• Monitor the debtors’ report and escalate any issues of non-payment to the Debt Collection Manager
• Other duties required by the manager

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance operations and AR 
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables 
• Effective time management and planning 
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
   

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Credit Control experience and working knowledge of recovery guidelines
• Degree level qualification
• HEI finance experience and background

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. 
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. 
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

JOB TITLE:   Debt Collection Officer 

REPORTS TO TITLE:  Debt Collection Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION:   Finance

LOCATION: Leeds   

­­ROLE PURPOSE:

The Debt Collection Officer reports to the Debt Collection Manager and is responsible for the timely collection of overdue tuition fees from self-funding students and partner universities. Providing advice and guidance to assist students settle fees and simultaneously delivering a quality student service support. To proactively manage the debtors’ ledger, reducing the number of overdue accounts and maximising payments and minimising debt.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chase self-funding students who are behind their payment terms or ensure that agreed payment plan are being paid on time
• Chase students with declined tuition fees, encourage them to self-fund and negotiate a suitable payment plan
• Assist students in resolving their queries by liaising to the Finance Support Team or other GBS teams or departments
• Ensure accurate note keeping and records maintenance in GBS systems in a timely manner
• Upload and update data to the relevant systems where debt penalties are in place
• Follow-up and monitor the payments expected to be received
• Monitor and reconcile payments with partner universities
• Monitor the debtors’ report and escalate any issues of non-payment to the Debt Collection Manager
• Other duties required by the manager

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance operations and AR 
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables 
• Effective time management and planning 
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
   

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Credit Control experience and working knowledge of recovery guidelines
• Degree level qualification
• HEI finance experience and background

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. 
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. 
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

JOB TITLE:   Debt Collection Officer 

REPORTS TO TITLE:  Debt Collection Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION:   Finance

LOCATION: Leeds   

­­ROLE PURPOSE:

The Debt Collection Officer reports to the Debt Collection Manager and is responsible for the timely collection of overdue tuition fees from self-funding students and partner universities. Providing advice and guidance to assist students settle fees and simultaneously delivering a quality student service support. To proactively manage the debtors’ ledger, reducing the number of overdue accounts and maximising payments and minimising debt.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chase self-funding students who are behind their payment terms or ensure that agreed payment plan are being paid on time
• Chase students with declined tuition fees, encourage them to self-fund and negotiate a suitable payment plan
• Assist students in resolving their queries by liaising to the Finance Support Team or other GBS teams or departments
• Ensure accurate note keeping and records maintenance in GBS systems in a timely manner
• Upload and update data to the relevant systems where debt penalties are in place
• Follow-up and monitor the payments expected to be received
• Monitor and reconcile payments with partner universities
• Monitor the debtors’ report and escalate any issues of non-payment to the Debt Collection Manager
• Other duties required by the manager

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance operations and AR 
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables 
• Effective time management and planning 
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
   

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Credit Control experience and working knowledge of recovery guidelines
• Degree level qualification
• HEI finance experience and background

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. 
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. 
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

JOB TITLE:   Debt Collection Officer 

REPORTS TO TITLE:  Debt Collection Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION:   Finance

LOCATION: Leeds   

­­ROLE PURPOSE:

The Debt Collection Officer reports to the Debt Collection Manager and is responsible for the timely collection of overdue tuition fees from self-funding students and partner universities. Providing advice and guidance to assist students settle fees and simultaneously delivering a quality student service support. To proactively manage the debtors’ ledger, reducing the number of overdue accounts and maximising payments and minimising debt.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chase self-funding students who are behind their payment terms or ensure that agreed payment plan are being paid on time
• Chase students with declined tuition fees, encourage them to self-fund and negotiate a suitable payment plan
• Assist students in resolving their queries by liaising to the Finance Support Team or other GBS teams or departments
• Ensure accurate note keeping and records maintenance in GBS systems in a timely manner
• Upload and update data to the relevant systems where debt penalties are in place
• Follow-up and monitor the payments expected to be received
• Monitor and reconcile payments with partner universities
• Monitor the debtors’ report and escalate any issues of non-payment to the Debt Collection Manager
• Other duties required by the manager

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance operations and AR 
• A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications)
• Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables 
• Effective time management and planning 
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
   

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Credit Control experience and working knowledge of recovery guidelines
• Degree level qualification
• HEI finance experience and background

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. 
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. 
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

Financial Control Manager

£56,745 gross per annum

UKRI Band F

Full Time

Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working) (Min 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 19th October 2025

Job Overview

Innovate UK Loans Limited (IUKL) exists to deliver the Innovation Loans programme as part of Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s commitment to fostering business-led innovation.

The financial reporting manager for Innovate UK Loans Limited works with multiple teams within UKRI to support both the Group Financial Controller and the Innovate UK Loans company in creating compliant statutory accounts. Liaising with operational, wider finance and cross governmental teams this role encompasses knowledge of financial accounting and wider financial control to ensure best practice.

Key Areas of Accountability:

Financial Reporting Manager for Innovate UK Loans Company with responsibility for:

·   Ensuring high quality, compliant statutory accounts are signed off by the Company's auditors on a timely basis. This includes management of Stakeholder’s expectations, writing & presenting papers at the Company’s Board and Audit and Risk Committee.

·   Management of the Financial Reporting team & the IFRS 9 & IFRS 13 compliant expected credit loss and fair value models including liaison with NAO, GAD & Moody’s. This includes problem solving & continuous improvement.

·   Technical accounting & financial instrument expertise including the ability to explain complexity to senior experienced and non-expert audiences in succinct, understandable terms. This includes advice and support for new types of lending and changes to loans contractual terms that have accounting treatment consequences. Liaison with stakeholders and expert insight into loan & portfolio operations and credit risk teams processes and management information.

About You

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Experience & knowledge:

·   Around 5 years post qualified accounting experience – preferably with a financial institution financial reporting team; or a Government body accounting team with financial instrument holdings; or a larger audit firm with exposure to financial instruments audits. (S)

·   Technical accounting and financial reporting experience and aptitude, with a working knowledge of IFRSs for Financial Instruments & Fair Values (IFRSs 7, 9 & 13). (I)

·   Ability to explain complexity both in written formats & in person to a wide range of stakeholders including senior management, Governance Committees and other technical specialists and colleagues within the Group. (S&I)

·   Experience in working with internal and external financial models, preferably in credit risk applications. (S&I)

To view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI – UKRI

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.

Head of Financial Control

• £80,000 - £5,000
• Hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Free Parking

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to lead the Financial Control function at a well-established, regulated financial services provider. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a team of six and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial systems, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment with scope for process improvement and operational influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Financial Control function.
• Ensure strong financial systems, reconciliations, and internal controls are in place and maintained.
• Lead all aspects of month-end and year-end processes, including trial balances and statutory reporting support.
• Supervise and develop a team of 6 finance staff.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and its reconciliation with internal systems.
• Review and submit key regulatory returns (e.g., MLAR, PSD, BOE) within required deadlines.
• Oversee daily banking, payment processes, and treasury back-office controls.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Collaborate on funding arrangements and ensure separation of collateral and cash as required.
• Provide budget support to internal stakeholders and maintain financial mandates.
• Engage in continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.
• Stay up to date on changes to accounting standards, tax legislation, and financial regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in a regulated financial services environment (e.g. building society, banking, lending)
• Knowledge of back office treasury function.
• Strong knowledge of financial control, month-end close processes, and statutory accounts preparation.
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory and tax reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage, lead and develop finance teams.
• Comfortable managing third-party relationships and external audit engagement.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

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Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

Head of Financial Control

• £80,000 - £5,000
• Hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Free Parking

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to lead the Financial Control function at a well-established, regulated financial services provider. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a team of six and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial systems, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment with scope for process improvement and operational influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Financial Control function.
• Ensure strong financial systems, reconciliations, and internal controls are in place and maintained.
• Lead all aspects of month-end and year-end processes, including trial balances and statutory reporting support.
• Supervise and develop a team of 6 finance staff.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and its reconciliation with internal systems.
• Review and submit key regulatory returns (e.g., MLAR, PSD, BOE) within required deadlines.
• Oversee daily banking, payment processes, and treasury back-office controls.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Collaborate on funding arrangements and ensure separation of collateral and cash as required.
• Provide budget support to internal stakeholders and maintain financial mandates.
• Engage in continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.
• Stay up to date on changes to accounting standards, tax legislation, and financial regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in a regulated financial services environment (e.g. building society, banking, lending)
• Knowledge of back office treasury function.
• Strong knowledge of financial control, month-end close processes, and statutory accounts preparation.
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory and tax reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage, lead and develop finance teams.
• Comfortable managing third-party relationships and external audit engagement.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Refer a friend and earn 00! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a 00 retail voucher of your choice!

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.