Credit Controller

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Greater London seeks a Credit Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage the debtor ledger, ensuring timely collections and improving cashflow performance. Your duties include resolving billing queries, producing aged-debt reports, and supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate possesses credit control experience, strong communication skills, and is proficient in finance systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally.
• Confident user of finance systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the debtor ledger and ensure timely collection of outstanding fees and charges.
• Proactively follow up overdue balances via phone, email and written communication.
• Produce regular aged-debt reports for senior management.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Finance systems proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: £28000 - £32000

Location: Greater London

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

I am supporting a public sector organisation to recruit a Credit Controller on a 12 month FTC!

I am recruiting for a well established organisation in Middlesex who are looking for a Credit Controller on a 12 month FTC. This role plays a key part in strengthening their credit control processes and improving overall cashflow performance.

You’ll work closely with the Finance team to reduce aged debt, improve collection timelines, and help build a more robust credit control framework for the future.

Key Duties

• Manage the debtor ledger and ensure timely collection of outstanding fees and charges
• Proactively follow up overdue balances via phone, email and written communication
• Work with customers to resolve billing queries and agree payment plans where required
• Produce regular aged-debt reports for senior management
• Escalate overdue accounts in line with company policy, including liaison with legal partners where necessary
• Support termly billing cycles and assist the wider Finance team during busy periods
• Maintain accurate records within the finance system

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Confident user of finance systems and Excel
• Experience in education or customer-facing finance environments is advantageous

If you are available on short notice, experienced in the duties listed above and interested in a 12-month FTC where you can make a real impact on cashflow and process improvement, please get in touch for more details!