Credit Controller

Credit Controller

• Location: Chessington
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• Contract Type: Temporary (6-8 weeks)
• Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour PAYE or £19.06 per hour via an umbrella company

We are seeking a skilled Credit Controller for a temporary placement to provide 8 weeks of sick cover in a busy Accounts Department. This role is 100% office-based in Chessington and offers a fast-paced and varied workload, supporting credit control and cash collection across approximately 400 active accounts and 2,600 invoices per month.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Daily posting of cash receipts in multiple currencies.
• Timely and effective collection of customer payments in line with agreed terms.
• Regular communication with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring aged debt and managing overdue accounts.
• Reporting debtor balances against available credit limits.
• Resolving invoice and account queries efficiently.
• Processing credit limit applications and setting up new customer accounts.
• Keeping senior management informed of any issues related to payments, credit limits, or invoice queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

• 3-5 years' experience in Credit Control.
• Strong communication and customer service skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Calm and confident approach when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Highly organised, motivated, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with foreign currencies, credit insurance, invoice discounts, VAT (UK & EU), and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with Opera software (desirable but not essential).

Benefits:

• A supportive team environment with full training provided.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully during a critical period.

If you're a proactive and experienced Credit Controller looking for a short-term opportunity to make an impact, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.