Credit Controller

83zero Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,104,000 - 55,792,800; Full time

Job summary

83zero Ltd. is seeking an experienced Credit Controller in Peterborough to manage customer accounts and drive cash collection for a 6–9 month contract. 37 hours per week, onsite five days, paying £20.86 per hour.

The role involves chasing overdue payments, negotiating plans, and supporting month-end processes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable: Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Desirable: SOX compliance or financial governance.
• Desirable: IoCM or MIEx membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates on collection activity.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Manufacturing pace experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Credit Controller – Peterborough – Contract / 6‑9 months – 37 Hours per Week / £20.86ph – Onsite (5 Days)

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to take the next step in your career with a global organisation?

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented individual to join a busy Financial Services team, managing a portfolio of key customer accounts while helping to drive cash collection, reduce overdue debt and minimise financial risk.

Role

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates on collection activity.
• Support month‑end processes, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Power BI experience is advantageous).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another fast‑paced commercial environment is desirable.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Desirable: Experience with SOX compliance or financial governance.
• Desirable: IoCM or MIEx membership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation where you’ll play a key role in supporting the finance function while developing your career in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Please send an updated CV.