Credit Controller Three month Contract

Job Title: Credit Controller (short term Contract)
Location: Reading
Hourly rate up to £20

Are you an experienced Credit Controller available for a short-term opportunity? Join a reputable organisation in Wallingford on a three-month contract and play a key role in a fast-paced finance team during a critical business period.

To support ongoing business needs and ensure effective cash flow, our client is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Controller to join their finance department. In this role, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, resolving payment queries, and ensuring the accurate processing of high-value invoices and payments.

• Manage collections for a designated section of the sales ledger
  
  

• Follow up on overdue payments through phone, email, and written correspondence
  
  

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding credit limits and payment terms in line with company policies
  
  

• Handle query resolution, investigating and resolving discrepancies and disputes quickly and professionally
  
  

• Manage and monitor high-value invoices, ensuring accurate allocation and follow-up
  
  

• Perform accurate cash posting, allocating incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and invoices
  
  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, payment history, and outstanding balances
  
  

• Assist with the reconciliation of bank and supplier statements to ensure clean financial records
  
  

• Support the implementation of effective credit control procedures to reduce aged debt and optimise cash flow
  
  

• Proven experience in a credit control or similar finance role
  
  

• Strong track record of cash posting, query resolution, and working with high-value invoices
  
  

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  
  

• Confident working independently and managing workload in a fast-paced environment
  
  

• Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  
  

If you're ready to take on a hands-on, short-term credit control role with a respected industrial business, apply now – we’d love to hear from yo