Credit Controller

Job Title: Temporary Credit ControllerLocation: Chessington - 100% office basedHours: Mon- Fri- 08.30am- 17.30pm (40 hours)Contract Type: Temporary 6- 8-week placement to cover sicknessPay rate: £15.00 per hour PAYE or £19.06 per hour via an umbrella company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Credit Controller to join a busy Accounts Department on a temporary basis, providing 8 weeks of sick cover. This role offers a fast-paced and varied workload, supporting credit control and cash collection across approximately 400 active accounts and 2,600 invoices per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills & Experience:

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).

What's on Offer:

• 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, we'd love to hear from you.