Credit Control

Industry & Commerce; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing international advisory firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced interim Credit Controller to enhance its finance team. The successful candidate will ensure timely collections, manage a portfolio of private equity clients, and maintain strong client relationships. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of credit control experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a day rate contract with potential extensions and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant credit control and/or billing experience.
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders at C-suite level.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage invoices and ensure payments are received on time.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare debtor reports for monthly management information.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

We are a fast-growing international advisory firm, working with leading investors and corporations across the globe. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of service to our clients—and we expect the same level of professionalism in the way we manage our finances.

We are looking for an experienced interim Credit Controller to join our finance team. This role will support our continued growth, working alongside our current Credit Controller, with a particular focus on managing a portfolio of private equity clients.

The Role

As a Credit Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring timely collections and maintaining excellent client relationships. From onboarding new clients and managing vendor portals, to monitoring invoices and resolving queries, you’ll be the main point of contact ensuring everything runs efficiently.

What you’ll be doing:

• Proactively managing invoices and ensuring payments are received on time
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring and responding to queries via the credit control mailbox
• Recording all client interactions in the finance system to maintain a clear audit trail
• Onboarding new clients and managing vendor portal requirements
• Posting bank receipts against sales invoices
• Preparing debtor reports for monthly management information
• Providing regular updates to senior finance leaders on overdue invoices

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years’ relevant credit control and/or billing experience
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders at C-suite levelExperience within a professional services environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, problem-solving approach
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to delivering excellent service at all times

The Details

• Job Title: Credit Controller
• Contract: Day rate contract role with the potential to be extended
• Location: London (with hybrid working – option to work remotely part of the week)