Credit Controller

Brook Street; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a proactive Credit Controller to join its Accounts Receivable team in the UK. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage client debt, engage with customers, and support the team through reporting and improvements. Ideal candidates will have intermediate Excel skills and customer service experience. This position is temporary for 3 months with potential for extension, offering a starting pay rate of £13.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using live invoicing or customer payment portals.
• Proven customer service or client-facing experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Proactive credit control via multiple communication channels.
• Contacting customers for timely payment.
• Logging and managing client queries efficiently.
• Supporting the Accounts Receivable team with reporting.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT or CICM qualification

Job description

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Hybrid- Working 4 days at home and 1 day per week in the Rochdale office
Pay Rate: 13.84
Contract: Temporary- 3 months with the possibility of extension

Our client is a well-established organisation seeking a proactive and driven Credit Controller to join their Accounts Receivable team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer relationships while maintaining tight control over outstanding debt.

The Role

You will take ownership of proactively managing client debt, ensuring payments are received within agreed contractual terms. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you'll support the wider Accounts Receivable function through accurate reporting, query resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive credit control via phone, email, customer portals and face-to-face meetings
• Contacting strategic customers mid-way through payment terms to ensure timely settlement
• Logging and managing all client queries efficiently
• Recording and monitoring all Promise to Pays (PTPs)
• Supporting the Accounts Receivable team with reporting and ad hoc projects
• Completing relevant documentation for credit requests, write-offs and client refunds
• Preparing for and attending external customer visits
• Preparing for and attending monthly ledger reviews
• Initiating appropriate action to resolve overdue accounts, escalating problem accounts where required
• Providing cross-functional support within the Credit Control team
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and reduce errors
• Working towards individual and team KPIs and performance targets

About You

• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Experience using live invoicing or customer payment portals
• Confident with accounts reconciliation
• AAT or CICM qualification desirable but not essential
• Proven customer service or client-facing experience
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Performance-driven with a desire to exceed expectations
• Excellent time management skills
• A natural problem solver with strong attention to detail and root cause analysis ability

If you have the above experience and looking for a role with immediate start apply today!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.