Credit Controller

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in staffing and recruiting seeks a proactive Credit Controller to oversee receivables, ensuring timely payments and strong customer relations. The role demands both attention to detail and organizational skills, requiring hybrid working with two days in the office. Ideal for candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience, particularly within international environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable (minimum 2 years).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection of outstanding customer balances.
• Prepare cash collection forecasts and highlight risks.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum 2 years in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable

Tools

Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Dynamics)

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Credit Controller to manage our receivables process, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong customer relationships.

This role plays a key part in ensuring healthy cash flow and supporting financial accuracy across the business.

This position offers hybrid working, requiring 2 days per week in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the collection of outstanding customer balances.
• Generate and review aged debtor reports regularly.
• Proactively contact customers to chase overdue payments and resolve outstanding queries.
• Maintain accurate records of communications and actions taken in the credit control system.
• Liaise with internal departments to investigate disputed invoices and resolve queries promptly.
• Allocate incoming payments against customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Provide customer statements, credit notes, and invoice copies as needed.
• Prepare weekly cash collection forecasts and highlight potential risks to the finance team.
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks.
• Recommend accounts for legal action where necessary and support enforcement processes.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Dynamics, or similar).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with international clients and foreign currencies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Great Plains.
• Work experience within the HR, logistics, or relocation sector would be advantageous

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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