Credit Controller

• Hourly Rate: Up to £16.84, dependent on experience
• Job Type: Temporary (to cover long-term sickness)
• Location: Maidstone, UK

A prominent retail company in Maidstone is urgently seeking a Credit Controller who is immediately available to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is essential for maintaining the financial stability of the company during a period of long-term sickness absence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and collect payments from clients and customers efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity and communications with customers.
• Ensure that client accounts are correctly managed within agreed payment terms.
• Resolve queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices.
• Post payments to accounts and reconcile customer accounts on a regular basis.
• Provide ad hoc reporting as and when requested by management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller.
• Strong understanding of the full billing and collections cycle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work under pressure.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to resolve issues promptly.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work within a leading retail company.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Credit Controller position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your immediate availability and relevant experience.