Credit Controller – Central London, Hybrid - £20 p/h – 9 month temp role
9 month temp role – £20 per hour – 30 hours per week – two days per week in London office
We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join an established finance team on a temporary basis. The role will have a strong focus on credit control, debt recovery and customer account management, with approximately 80–90% of the position dedicated to collections activity.
The remaining time will be spent supporting wider finance activities, including month-end processes, budget monitoring and finance system administration.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control & Debt Recovery
Proactively manage customer accounts and pursue outstanding and overdue invoices.
Take ownership of debt collection activity, with a focus on improving cash collection and reducing aged debt.
Maintain accurate records of collection activity, debtor balances and payment disputes.
Liaise confidently with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and billing queries.
Produce and maintain aged debt reports and monitor outstanding balances.
Investigate and resolve issues preventing payment.
Work independently to drive collection activity and achieve results.
General Finance Support
Approximately one day per week will be dedicated to wider finance support, including:
Supporting month-end finance processes.
Maintaining and updating budget monitoring files.
Assisting with finance system administration and data management.
Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required.
About You
You will be an experienced finance professional with a strong background in credit control, accounts receivable, debt recovery, sales ledger or a similar role.
You will have:
At least 3 years' relevant finance experience.
Recent, hands-on experience in credit control and debt recovery.
A proven track record of collecting overdue balances and reducing aged debt.
Experience managing customer accounts and resolving payment disputes.
Experience working within a structured finance environment.
Strong Excel and finance systems skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently, take ownership and proactively resolve problems.
Qualifications
AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT is preferred, although equivalent practical finance experience will be considered.
An accounting degree is not required.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can quickly become an effective member of an established team. You will be:
Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused.
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborative and able to build positive working relationships.
Adaptable and confident managing changing priorities.
Comfortable working in a modern, technology-enabled finance environment.
Results-focused, particularly when it comes to debt recovery and cash collection.
The hourly rate on offer for this role is £20 p/h.