Credit Controller

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Credit Controller in Basildon, UK. This key role involves documenting processes during a transition while performing month-end close and managing collections. The ideal candidate has proven credit control experience, is detail-oriented, and can start immediately. This opportunity offers significant impact during a critical changeover period.

Qualifications

• Proven credit control experience required.
• Strong month end close capability essential.
• Excellent attention to detail for document processes.

Responsibilities

• Document existing processes during knowledge transfer.
• Perform month end close for Accounts Receivable.
• Chase debtors and manage collections.

Skills

Proven credit control experience

Strong month end close capability

Excellent attention to detail for process documentation

Ability to work independently

Job description

Temporary Credit Controller - Knowledge Transfer & Month End

Duration: 3 months

Working on behalf of our client, a reputable FMCG manufacturing organisation, we are seeking an experienced Credit Controller for an important temporary assignment to capture processes and procedures from a retiring team member over the next 3-4 weeks, then maintain the function until handover to a new supervisor who will be joining the team in the new year. It is anticipated that this will be a 3-4 month assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document existing processes and procedures during knowledge transfer period
• Perform month end close for Accounts Receivable
• Chase debtors and manage collections
• Daily cash posting
• Process credit notes
• Handle administrative queries
• Support auditors in January with documentation and information

Essential Requirements:

• Proven credit control experience
• Strong month end close capability
• Excellent attention to detail for process documentation
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Available to start immediately for knowledge transfer period

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact by preserving critical business knowledge and ensuring continuity during a transition period.

You must be available immediately for this role; have full rights to work in the UK and no planned holiday between now and the end of January.

You must be a car driver for this role due to the location.

Please submit your CV with your location clearly marked as this may delay your application if it omitted.

At Pursuit Group, we have over 25 years experience placing candidates successfully in employment with our valued clients. By providing you with our recruitment services, we will act as an employment agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. If you would like