Credit Controller

JSS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JSS is recruiting a Credit Controller in London on a 12-month fixed-term contract within a fast-paced insurance finance team. You will own debtor management, chase overdue balances, and support month-end reconciliations.

We seek a communicator with excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skills. The role offers hybrid working from London with remote options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Insurance sector experience is advantageous but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of accounts and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Confident using Excel and finance/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts and ensure timely collection of balances.
• Proactively chase overdue debt via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and maintain debtor records.
• Monitor aged debt reports and escalate high-risk accounts.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Finance systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Credit Controller (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: London/Remote

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Sector: Insurance

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity:

A well-established and growing organisation within the insurance sector is seeking a Credit Controller to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of debtor management, stakeholder relationships, and cash collection activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, reducing aged debt, and supporting the wider finance function through effective credit control and reconciliation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Proactively chase overdue debt via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Monitor aged debt reports and elevate high-risk accounts where necessary.
• Allocate cash receipts and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support month-end reporting and provide updates on collections performance.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to resolve outstanding issues impacting collections.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance credit control procedures.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.
• Insurance sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of accounts and prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Confident using Excel and finance/accounting systems.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a respected organisation within the insurance sector.
• Exposure to a collaborative and professional finance team.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Valuable experience within a dynamic and highly regulated industry.

If you are an experienced Credit Controller with insurance experience, looking for your next interim opportunity and enjoy working within a fast-paced finance function, we'd love to hear from you.