Credit Controller in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

About Trade Mastermind

Trade Mastermind is the UK’s No.1 business coaching platform for construction and beyond business owners. Founded by Joseph Valente, our mission is to empower trade professionals with the tools, structure, and confidence to scale successful businesses. As a fast‑growing, nationally recognised brand, we deliver real commercial results and operate in a high‑performance, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially minded, persuasive Credit Controller who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes, and taking ownership of cash collection.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident on the phone, comfortable negotiating payment in a professional manner. You will play a critical role in protecting cash flow while maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the credit control cycle, driving timely and consistent customer payments

Build strong, professional relationships with clients, using influence and rapport to secure payment commitments

Proactively chase overdue invoices through confident phone‑based and written communication

Negotiate payment plans where appropriate, balancing commercial outcomes with customer retention

Monitor customer accounts and assess non-payment risk

Investigate and resolve invoice queries or disputes quickly to remove barriers to payment

Produce debtor reports as required

Collaborate with internal teams to generate solutions for continues uninterrupted payments

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, collections, or a similar role

Excellent telephone manner with the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally

Commercially minded, resilient, and results‑driven

Able to balance relationship‑building with firm credit control

High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £35,000

Clear development and progression opportunities

High‑performance, entrepreneurial culture

Opportunity to work with a nationally recognised brand

Tailored training and development aligned with career goals

Modern, high‑spec office environment

Free on‑site parking

Sponsored qualifications and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to be part of a business reshaping the construction sector

While experience in credit control or accounts receivable is desirable, we are far more interested in the right personality.
Success in this role comes from confidence, persuasion, and the ability to build strong relationships and influence payment outcomes through effective communication.

Please note: This is a fully office‑based role in Peterborough.

If you are a confident, persuasive professional who enjoys influencing outcomes and taking ownership of results, we would love to hear from you.