Credit Controller

83zero; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

83zero is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Financial Services team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maximizing cash collection, reducing aged debt and providing strong reporting across key accounts in a busy, fast-paced environment.

You will chase payments, negotiate plans, and support month-end processes while building relationships with internal stakeholders. Prior manufacturing/engineering exposure and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering or fast-paced commercial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge

SOX compliance

Industry experience (manufacturing/eng

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.

The 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.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SOX compliance or financial governance.
• 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!