Credit Controller

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice based in Derby is seeking a Credit Controller to manage aged debt and ensure timely collections. The role involves monitoring client accounts, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with team members to resolve billing issues. Ideal candidates will have strong credit control experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in finance systems like Microsoft Excel. This temporary position offers a competitive rate with the potential to become permanent.

Benefits

Competitive daily/weekly rate

Supportive team environment

Potential for a permanent position

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or collections experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of credit control processes and aged debt management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Monitor credit limits and assess financial risks.
• Prepare reports on receivables and aged debts.
• Collaborate with departments for account reconciliation.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Finance systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Credit Controller

Location: Derby

Recruiter: Eaton Syalon

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £15p/h - 16p/h

About the Role

Eaton Syalon are partnering exclusively with an accountancy practice in Derby to recruit and Temporary - Permanent Credit Controller to join their finance team.

The role will focus on managing aged debt, ensuring timely collections, and providing accurate financial information to the finance team and wider business as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, making headway on outstanding balances and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client accounts to ensure timely collections of outstanding invoices.
• Monitoring credit limits, assessing financial risks, and liaising with clients regarding overdue payments.
• Preparing detailed reports on receivables, aged debts, and recovery actions.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth account reconciliation and resolution of billing issues.
• Provide support to the finance team in managing daily financial tasks.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous credit control or collections experience.
• Strong understanding of credit control processes and aged debt management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, organised, and able to hit the ground running.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Available to start on short notice

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive daily/weekly rate
• Temporary position with potential to going permanent
• Supportive team environment within a professional finance function