Credit Controller

Confidential; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy Norwich is seeking a proactive Temporary Credit Controller to support our clients finance team on a temporary basis for a minimum period of one month. Working 15-20 hours per week, you will manage outstanding customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments and maintaining strong client relationships.

This role requires the ability to work independently in a busy environment, improve cash flow, and reduce aged debt, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume ledger effectively.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding customer payments via telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Managing and maintaining the aged debt ledger.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Producing regular debtor reports and updates for management.
• Negotiating payment plans where required.
• Ensuring credit control procedures are followed and updated where necessary.
• Supporting the finance team with additional accounts receivable duties as required.

Tools

Finance systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Credit Controller

Part-Time - 15-20 Hours per Week - Minimum 1 Month Assignment

Location - Norwich

Salary - £14 - £15.50 per hour

Overview

Reed Accountancy Norwich are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to support our clients finance team on a temporary basis for a minimum period of one month. Working 15-20 hours per week, you will be responsible for managing outstanding customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining strong client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and work independently to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt.

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding customer payments via telephone, email and written correspondence.


• Managing and maintaining the aged debt ledger.


• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.


• Allocating incoming payments accurately.


• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.


• Producing regular debtor reports and updates for management.


• Negotiating payment plans where required.


• Ensuring credit control procedures are followed and updated where necessary.


• Supporting the finance team with additional accounts receivable duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable position.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Ability to manage a high-volume ledger effectively.


• Good attention to detail and accuracy.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.


• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.