Immediate Start Temporary Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Location: Leatherhead (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Parking: Free on-site parking available
Duration: Initial 6-8 week temporary assignment with potential to become permanent
Start Date: Immediate start required

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy and growing organisation based in Leatherhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of the credit control function, helping to maintain healthy cash flow and build strong customer relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the debtor ledger, collecting outstanding debt, reconciling customer accounts, resolving invoice queries and ensuring all collection activity is accurately recorded. You will work closely with internal departments to resolve disputes, improve processes and support ongoing finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and the debtor ledger
Collect outstanding debt via telephone and email
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate invoice queries
Maintain accurate records of collection activity
Produce aged debtor reports and management information
Monitor credit limits and minimise bad debt exposure
Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes
Support system and process improvements within the finance function

About You

Minimum 5 years' Credit Control experience
Experience managing a high-volume ledger
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues

Desirable Skills

Experience with Allianz Trade Credit Insurance
Sage Intacct and/or Xero experience
ERP migration experience
Utilities sector experience

Benefits

Hybrid working
Competitive salary
Company pension
Private healthcare
Free parking
Generous holiday entitlement
Birthday leave
Employee benefits platform
Ongoing training and development
Paid professional subscriptions
Financial wellbeing programme
Salary sacrifice schemeThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a collaborative team and play a key role within a fast-paced finance environment.

Additional Information

The client is keen to secure someone who can make an immediate impact in reducing outstanding debt and improving cash collection. Experience managing a high-value ledger and a large customer base would be highly advantageous.

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