Credit Analyst

Bauer Media Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Credit Analyst to join their Accounts Payable Team in Peterborough. The role focuses on assessing credit risk, managing customer accounts, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working pattern with benefits including 28 days holiday and development opportunities through internal training programs.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Access to internal training

Enhanced family leave benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Credit Analyst, preferably in a shared service centre.
• Experience in compiling finance reports and credit risk assessments.
• Strong ability to manage deadlines and varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver monthly finance reports to support business decisions.
• Perform credit risk assessments and make recommendations.
• Maintain credit assessment records for reporting and audit.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

S/4 Hana

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Credit Analyst to join our Accounts Payable Team in Peterborough.

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our dedicated and highly collaborative Accounts Receivable Team, responsible for ensuring strong financial governance and smooth revenue operations. The team oversees all new customer onboarding, manages sales system/CRM interfaces for monthly billing, delivers invoices and statements, handles cash collection, posts cash to customer accounts, and reports on aged debt and bad debt.

We’re a well‑structured team made up of 1 Manager, 2 Team Leaders, and 20 Team Members, working together in a supportive environment where accuracy, service, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

The Difference you will make

As a Credit Analyst, you will play a vital role in assessing credit risk and supporting the Customer Master Data Governance process. Your work ensures that customer accounts are accurately set up, monitored, and maintained, enabling the business to make informed decisions and safeguard financial performance. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering high‑quality insights.

Your Role

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling and delivering monthly finance reports to support business decision‑making
• Performing credit risk assessments on customer accounts and making recommendations
• Maintaining credit assessment records for reporting and audit requirements
• Supporting the Customer Master Data Governance process to ensure data accuracy
• Assisting with month‑end closing activities, including reconciliations and report updates
• Analysing customer credit behaviour, payment history, and outstanding balances
• Running and interpreting credit reports from third‑party data providers
• Resolving issues through strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration
• Supporting sales order billing reconciliations through to invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing

The Skills you will bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a Credit Analyst (shared service centre experience desirable)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and varied workloads
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach with strong teamwork skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• High level of resilience, reliability, and professionalism
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; S/4 Hana experience is a plus
• AAT qualification preferred but not essential

Working Pattern / Location

Hybrid – based in Peterborough

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits.