Contract Credit Controller

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 50/50

Exposure to global financial ops

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Confidential in Cambridge is seeking a Credit Control Assistant on a fixed term contract for 6 months. Hybrid working 50/50 with the finance team to manage receivables and cash collection.

The role requires experience in credit control or accounts receivable, proficiency with finance systems and MS Office. You should be highly organized, able to work under pressure, and capable of independent or team-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control / accounts receivable environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect customer payments via email and telephone.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and commitments.
• Escalate disputed debts to resolve issues promptly.
• Verify account discrepancies by obtaining information from business units and customers.
• Resolve collections by examining payment plans, history, and credit.
• Handle internal and external finance inquiries.
• Support Accounts Receivable relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Finance systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Integrity

Time management

Independent

Team player

Flexible shifts

Education

Accounting qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Credit Control Assistant

Cambridge (Hybrid working 50/50)

£30,000-£32,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading Cambridge employer, looking to add an experienced Credit Controller to their large finance team.

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.