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 scheme

This 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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