Credit Controller

Seismic Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking a Credit Controller for a 6-9 month onsite contract in Peterborough. You will manage a portfolio of global customers, drive cash collection, and minimise payment risk within a Fortune 100 environment.

The role requires experience in credit control, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. 37 hours per week with flexible start times and potential extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and customer relationship management.
• Strong data gathering and analysis skills with ability to draw conclusions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for reporting and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to dunning process to ensure customers pay on agreed terms.
• Negotiate payment plans and track collection deadlines.
• Provide weekly account updates to Credit Manager and debt recovery progress.
• Lead aged debt reviews with customers and sales teams.
• Evaluate customer risk of bad debt and support month-end closing activities.
• Follow company policies and SOX/compliance requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements using data analytics.

Skills

Credit control experience

Power BI

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Credit ControllerPeterborough PE1 (Onsite role)

6 - 9 months contract – may extend, in line with business need

37 hours a week Mon - Fri: Latest start time is 08:30, most of the team start at 7am (finish time dependent on start time), earlier finish on a Friday!

Up to £15.37 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £20.86

Are you a Credit Controller who can build strong customer relationships and collaborate to resolve issues? Would you like to work for a world-renowned brand?

We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our client’s Financial Services Team in Peterborough. This is a 6 - 9 month contract which may extend, in line with business need. You’ll manage a portfolio of key global customers, driving cash collection, reducing overdue debt, and minimising payment risk. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to global matrix operations within a globally renowned Fortune 100 organisation.

What the Credit Controller will do:

• Adhere to dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms
• Negotiate payment plans, recovering interest and ensuring collection deadlines are met
• Provide weekly Customer account updates to the Credit Manager & debt recovery progress
• Lead customer and sales team aged debt reviews
• Evaluate customers regularly for risk of bad debt
• Support month-end closing activities
• Effectively execute internal practices in accordance with policy and corporate guidelines
• Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews
• Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to deliver new initiatives

What we’re looking for from you:

• Experience in credit control is preferred, along with confidence and professionalism, and the ability to arrange meetings and follow up/chase where necessary
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable who understands the necessity and value of accuracy; and can complete tasks with a high level of precision
• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools/techniques to collect data from a variety of sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion (ie. Power BI)
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel
• Good knowledge of accounting, experience with credit insurance would be an advantage
• Power BI experience or AAT qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.