Job Description

I’m recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a well-known charity in Edinburgh. This is a key role within a small finance team & would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong internal relationships, & keeping a close eye on the detail.

This is not a narrow, high-volume credit control post where you are simply chasing debt. It’s a broader role with real responsibility across the full sales ledger cycle, from invoicing & account set-up through to reporting, query resolution & supporting cash flow. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to be trusted, involved, & part of a team where their input genuinely matters.

The organisation has recently been through a period of positive change, with a new middle management team, improved procedures, & a clear five-year plan. It’s an organisation that’s moving forward, but still holds onto the warmth, openness & sense of purpose you would hope to find in the charity sector.

Why work here?

• Salary of £28,000–£30,000
• Full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week
• Opportunity to take real ownership of the full sales ledger function
• Join a friendly, welcoming organisation with a strong sense of purpose
• Be part of a small & collaborative finance team where communication matters
• Recently restructured business with a motivated management team & clearer processes
• Chance to support a charity where cash flow & financial accuracy have a real impact
• Positive team culture with regular staff activities & a social, inclusive environment
• Central Edinburgh location 

Job

As Credit Controller, you’ll:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end sales ledger & play an important part in supporting the organisation’s wider financial health
• Make sure invoicing is accurate, payments are collected in a timely way, & reporting is reliable
• Stay on top of the detail, communicate with stakeholders, & adapt quickly in a busy environment
• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end sales ledger function
• Manage the full credit control cycle from invoicing through to collection
• Setup & maintain customer accounts accurately
• Generate & issue sales invoices across multiple income streams - allocate incoming payments
• Follow up on overdue invoices by phone & email
• Resolve queries efficiently
• Prepare & analyse aged debt & other status reports for management
• Provide reliable sales ledger information to support management accounts & wider reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records across grants, donations, gift aid & other income streams
• Support month-end & year-end activity within the finance team

You

As Credit Controller, you’ll bring:

• Strong previous experience in credit control & sales ledger management
• Confidence managing your own workload & taking ownership of a function
• Good reporting skills, including the ability to produce & interpret aged debt & ledger reports
• Strong communication skills & the confidence to deal with people across different departments
• A proactive, commercially aware & switched-on approach
• Good Excel & general finance systems skills
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, varied environment & adapt quickly
• A team-focused attitude & willingness to collaborate closely with others
• Experience in the charity or third sector would be helpful, but is not essential
• An AAT qualification, or studying towards one, would be an advantage but is not required

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability.” I want every applicant to have a positive experience & to feel clear on whether a role is genuinely right for them.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.