4121 — Credit controllers

Medium Skilled

Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.

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What this occupation covers

Credit controllers perform financial, administrative and other tasks in relation to credit control and debt collection.

Typical duties


receives requests for credit submissions and lending proposals

arranges for investigations of the credit worthiness of individuals or companies

deals with any enquiries or difficulties concerning the acceptance or rejection of credit applications

checks that accounting, recording and statutory procedures are adhered to for all credit transactions

arranges for the collection of arrears of payment

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades but is also possible with other academic qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and may be required for some posts.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Credit controllers. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations