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SES 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.
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Redhill | Hybrid Working | £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experience
We'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.
Managing a portfolio of customer accounts with overdue debt
Contacting customers by phone, email, and written correspondence to secure payment
Investigating and resolving account queries and disputes
Negotiating and agreeing payment arrangements
Reconciling customer accounts and validating billing information
Working closely with Billing, Finance, Sales, and Metering teams to resolve issues
Managing cases involving financial difficulties, insolvencies, and deceased customers
Recommending appropriate recovery actions to minimise bad debt
Maintaining accurate customer records and updating recovery actions
Supporting continuous improvement projects and process enhancements
Promoting Direct Debit and other suitable payment methods
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
Experience managing customer accounts and recovering outstanding debt
Experience reconciling accounts and resolving billing queries
Understanding of debt management processes and associated legal procedures
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Confident use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word
Experience within a utilities or water industry environment
Knowledge of customer billing and payment allocation processes
Experience using HiAffinity or a similar CRM/customer management system
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 skills
Bonus Scheme – Rewarding your performance
Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future
Healthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programs
Professional Development – Support for career growth with training opportunities
Employee Discounts – On various products and services
Generous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
We 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.
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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.
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