Credit Controller
Powered by Water, Driven by PurposeSES Business Water provides water and wastewater services for businesses across England and Scotland. Our customers include major high street retailers, supermarkets, hospitality and leisure, local and national government, NHS, independent schools, manufacturing, food processing and an international airport.We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.Credit ControllerRedhill | Hybrid Working | £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experienceJoin SES Business WaterWe're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Credit Controller to join our Customer Service Collections team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in debt recovery, account management, or credit control who enjoys balancing strong customer service with achieving business outcomes.You'll take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, working with customers to resolve outstanding balances, negotiate payment arrangements, and ensure a positive customer experience while reducing bad debt exposure.What you'll be doing:Managing a portfolio of customer accounts with overdue debtContacting customers by phone, email, and written correspondence to secure paymentInvestigating and resolving account queries and disputesNegotiating and agreeing payment arrangementsReconciling customer accounts and validating billing informationWorking closely with Billing, Finance, Sales, and Metering teams to resolve issuesManaging cases involving financial difficulties, insolvencies, and deceased customersRecommending appropriate recovery actions to minimise bad debtMaintaining accurate customer records and updating recovery actionsSupporting continuous improvement projects and process enhancementsPromoting Direct Debit and other suitable payment methodsWhat we're looking for:We're keen to hear from candidates who have:Experience managing customer accounts and recovering outstanding debtExperience reconciling accounts and resolving billing queriesUnderstanding of debt management processes and associated legal proceduresStrong communication and negotiation skillsGood organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a teamGCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)Confident use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Teams and WordDesirableExperience within a utilities or water industry environmentKnowledge of customer billing and payment allocation processesExperience using HiAffinity or a similar CRM/customer management systemWhy join us?At SES Business Water, you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, customer service and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful business outcomes, and play an important role in helping our customers manage their accounts effectively.Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skillsBonus Scheme – Rewarding your performancePension Scheme – Helping you plan for your futureHealthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programsProfessional Development – Support for career growth with training opportunitiesEmployee Discounts – On various products and servicesGenerous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlementClosing Date: 9th October 2026We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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