Credit Control

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Credit Controller to join a finance team in Chichester. The successful candidate will manage credit control processes and ensure timely payments while building strong customer relationships. The role offers the potential for permanent placement and includes benefits such as 28 days of holiday and participation in a government pension scheme. Strong communication skills and previous credit control experience are essential.

Benefits

28 days holiday, including bank holidays

Central location with parking

Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or sales ledger within a busy finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Build strong client relationships to support effective payment cycles.
• Monitor aged debt and take proactive steps to reduce overdue balances.
• Conduct credit checks and set credit limits in line with company policy.
• Issue statements, reminders, and correspondence for outstanding accounts.
• Reconcile remittance advices and resolve invoice queries promptly.
• Administer and reconcile company credit card transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well‑established Chichester business to recruit a temporary Credit Controller.

This position will be offered on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis for the right candidate. The successful individual will join a supportive finance team in a growing organisation that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll manage credit control processes, help maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure timely payments, with the chance to improve existing systems and grow your skills in a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• desaManage the full credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments
• Build strong client relationships to support effective payment cycles and long‑term partnerships
• Monitor aged debt and take proactive steps to reduce overdue balances
• Conduct credit checks and set credit limits in line with company policy
• Issue statements, reminders, and correspondence for outstanding accounts
• Reconcile remittance advices and resolve invoice queries promptly
• Administer and reconcile company credit card transactions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or sales ledger within a busy finance environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Confident with'off>reconciliations and working to deadlines

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Central Chichester location with parking, close to the motorway and transport links
• Government pension scheme

CMA Recruitment Group complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.