Credit Controller

Location: Edinburgh

Package: £30,000 – £35,000 + benefits & flexible hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Three Bridges Recruitment are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a dynamic, fast-growing industry start-up to recruit a committed Credit Controller. Launched earlier this year and backed by robust supplier relationships and solid financial foundations, the business is scaling rapidly across Scotland and currently embarking on ambitious expansion plans.

With an agile, collaborative team, this business combines entrepreneurial energy with supportive leadership. Joining at this formative stage offers the unique opportunity to build lasting relationships, develop and make a tangible impact on company performance.

• Salary: Competitive starting salary of £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• Flexibility & Balance: Hybrid working available with genuine flexibility after initial period
• High Impact & Visibility: Work closely with business leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative team
• Career Growth: Opportunities to broaden your skillset beyond standard credit control as the finance function develops
• Modern Location: Accessible offices in Edinburgh, walking distance from tram, train, bus transport links

As Credit Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end sales ledger and credit control function, ensuring cash flow remains strong as customer volume expands. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing customer accounts, chasing overdue balances via telephone, email, and written communication in a professional, relationship-focused manner
• Establishing, assessing, and monitoring credit limits for commercial customers and merchants
• Setting up new customer accounts, performing credit checks, and assessing financial risk
• Allocating incoming payments, posting cash receipts, and reconciling accounts accurately
• Investigating and resolving billing disputes and invoice queries collaboratively with operational teams
• Producing regular aged debt analyses and cash collection reporting with commentary for leadership
• Contributing to wider finance team tasks and process enhancements as the department scales

• Proven experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a broader Accounts Assistant / Finance role with strong debt management experience
• Confident, professional communicator who thrives on building positive relationships while being persistent on collections
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to improve processes and resolve customer queries quickly
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple customer accounts in a busy, expanding environment
• Good systems literacy, with proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
• A proactive, team-spirited attitude suited to a high-growth start-up setting

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our core values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this opportunity be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us Ryan Strachan for a confidential discussion.