Credit Control

Personnel Selection; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A medium-sized manufacturing company in Salisbury is seeking a Credit Controller for maternity cover until mid March 2026. This part-time role involves managing accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with policies, and implementing credit control procedures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in credit control, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

23 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Monitor accounts receivable and chase outstanding payments.
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients regarding payment issues.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Personnel Selection are pleased to be working with this SME in Salisbury, who are recruiting for a Credit Controller for a maternity cover contract up until mid March 2026. This role requires 22 hours per week, ideally over 5 days though 4 would be considered.

My client is a medium sized manufacturing company employing approximately 50 people in three locations in the UK and its subsidiary in the USA.

The business has been a market leader for more than 50 years.

The Department

The accounts department consists of three members of staff including the credit controller. The accounting software is Sage Intacct and financial information is produced via this system and through a variety of Excel spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Monitor accounts receivable and chase outstanding payments.
• Handle customer queries regarding invoices and payments professionally.
• Maintain accurate records of credit transactions and payment histories.
• Implement and refine credit control policies to optimize cash flow.
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients regarding payment issues.
• Prepare reports on overdue accounts and escalate cases as necessary.
• Negotiate repayment plans with customers if required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Cash posting
• Cash allocation
• Bank reconciliation
• Month end account receivable close
• Statement reconciliation
• Raising LBA s where necessary and follow up
• Monitor and review aged debtors on a regular basis.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Terms and conditions

• Fixed term contract to mid March 2026
• Salary, dependent on experience
• 22hrs a week, ideally working 5 days
• 23 days paid holiday (plus statutory bank holidays) per annum, pro rata

If you are immediately available and keen to join this great business, please do send your CV ASAP.