Job title: Credit Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Functional Expertise: Executive Management
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 22/01/2026
Job ID: 49789
Contact name: Joe Monger
Phone number: +442081614455
Contact email: joe@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Credit Controller

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading professional services firm to recruit two Credit Controller opportunities based in Central Bristol, one permanent and one 12 month fixed term contract. Salary up to £33,000 plus hybrid working and benefits. 

 

Why join our client?

Our client is a respected and well established professional services business with offices across the UK. They have a reputation for quality, integrity, and collaboration, creating a culture where people are empowered to grow and contribute. With a supportive, inclusive, and forward thinking environment, this business prides itself on developing its people and offering flexibility to balance life and work effectively. You’ll join a high performing finance function that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

 

How you’ll make an impact

As Credit Controller, you’ll play a key role in helping the business manage working capital and cash flow efficiently. You’ll work closely with the Credit Manager and stakeholders across the firm to deliver a results focused collections service, support internal teams with debtor management, and ensure compliance with internal policies.

 

Your focus will be on proactive relationship management, building rapport with clients and internal stakeholders to drive timely recovery of outstanding balances while maintaining the firm’s reputation for exceptional service.

 

  • Managing and reducing aged debt through proactive credit control.
  • Building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with client billing protocols.
  • Producing debtor analysis and reports for partners and practice leads.
  • Supporting fee earners and internal stakeholders with reconciliations, debtor analysis, and escalations.
  • Attending regular meetings with partners to review accounts and agree collection strategies.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of credit control processes and systems.
  • Working collaboratively across the wider finance team to deliver strong cash flow and debtor management results. 

 

Why our client is excited about you

 

  • You’re an experienced credit control professional who thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and driving results. You enjoy a collaborative, fast paced environment and are confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Minimum 2 years’ credit control experience, ideally within professional services or a similar environment.
  • Sector background is flexible and legal experience is not required.
  • A proactive, organised, and self motivated approach.
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
  • Experience using credit control systems such as ARCS, Aderant, or similar.
  • A flexible, positive attitude and commitment to teamwork. 

 

What you’ll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people focused business where your contribution will be valued. You’ll enjoy hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and real opportunities to grow your career. The benefits for this Credit Controller in Bristol are:

 

  • Salary up to £33,000
  • Hybrid working (1 day in the office per week)
  • Excellent pension and private healthcare
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • A genuinely supportive and inclusive culture

 

Two opportunities available, one permanent and one 12 month fixed term contract. 

 

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all. 

 

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

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