Credit Controller

Michael Page; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Potential permanent role

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Michael Page in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join on an interim basis with hybrid working. You will manage a portfolio, chase payments and support month-end activities within a collaborative finance team.

The role offers an hourly rate of £14.00 to £16.00, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control, Collections, Accounts Receivable or Debt Recovery roles.
• Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable using Excel and finance systems.
• Proactive approach with willingness to challenge processes and drive improvements.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
• Building strong relationships with customers to resolve payment queries efficiently.
• Reducing aged debt through proactive account management.
• Investigating and resolving invoice disputes in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Producing account statements and reconciliation reports.
• Supporting month-end activities and cash flow reporting.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of credit control processes and procedures.

Skills

Customer communication

Negotiation

Time management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive process improvement

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a well-established business, currently undergoing a period of transformation and process improvement within its finance function. Due to increased workload and ongoing growth, they are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their team in Runcorn on an interim basis, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity for the right individual.

Description

The successful Credit Controller duties include:

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt
• Building strong relationships with customers to resolve payment queries efficiently
• Reducing aged debt through proactive account management
• Investigating and resolving invoice disputes in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer records
• Producing account statements and reconciliation reports
• Supporting month-end activities and cash flow reporting
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of credit control processes and procedures

Profile

A successful Credit Controller should have:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control, Collections, Accounts Receivable, or Debt Recovery role
• Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Comfortable using Excel and finance systems
• A proactive approach with a willingness to challenge processes and drive improvements
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude

Job Offer

The benefits include:

• Hourly rate of £14.00 to £16.00, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract providing flexibility.
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Exposure to process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best