Contract Credit Controller

Reed; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Professional development

Global exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Credit Control Assistant on a fixed-term contract in Cambridge with hybrid work options (50/50). The role offers a salary of £30,000–£32,000 per annum and focuses on collecting payments, posting receipts, and maintaining accurate records while resolving disputes and supporting accounts receivable relationships.

The ideal candidate will have credit control experience, proficiency with MS Office, and a solid understanding of finance systems, with an accounting qualification being

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control/accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of finance systems.
• Strong integrity and ability to work under deadlines.
• Energetic and self-motivated; able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to work shifts.
• An accounting qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect customer payments through regular contact via email and telephone.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and commitments.
• Escalate disputed debts to ensure disputes are promptly resolved.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from business units and customers.
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit.
• Handle internal and external enquiries related to finance.
• Contribute to managing the Accounts Receivable's relationship with key stakeholders.

Skills

Credit control

Time management

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Credit Control Assistant

Cambridge (Hybrid working 50/50)

£30,000-£32,000 per annum

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collect customer payments through regular contact via email and telephone.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and commitments.
• Escalate disputed debts to ensure disputes are promptly resolved.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from business units and customers.
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit.
• Handle internal and external enquiries related to finance.
• Contribute to managing the Accounts Receivable's relationship with key stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience within a credit control / accounts receivable environment.
• Good understanding of finance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to perform in a time-pressured environment to meet deadlines.
• Highly energetic and self-motivated; capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• An accounting qualification is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid role, allowing for flexibility.
• Exposure to global financial operations and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.