Credit Controller

SF Partners; Rushcliffe; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a 2-3 month temporary assignment. The role involves managing overdue debt, resolving account queries, and ensuring timely payments in a fast-paced finance team.

Hybrid working is available after initial training, with a pro rata salary of £28,000 and a requirement to hit cash-flow targets while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable with high-volume customer accounts.
• Confident, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and using financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Chasing overdue and outstanding debt in line with payment terms.
• Managing accounts approaching due dates to secure timely payment.
• Investigating and resolving customer account queries.
• Liaising with sales and customer service to resolve disputes.
• Reviewing and releasing credit-stopped orders within SLAs.
• Monitoring customer payment performance and escalating where needed.
• Reconciling customer accounts and cash allocations.
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

A well-established business based in Nottingham is currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive Credit Controller who can quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage a varied ledger while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Credit Controller

Nottingham, NG11

£28,000 Pro Rata

Temporary Contract - 2 to 3 Months

Hybrid Working (following initial training period)

The Role

Working within the Credit Management team, you will play a key role in supporting cash flow performance through the effective management of overdue debt, account queries, and payment processes.

• Chasing overdue and outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms
• Managing accounts approaching due dates to secure timely payment
• Investigating and resolving customer account queries
• Liaising with sales and customer service teams to resolve disputes efficiently
• Reviewing and releasing credit-stopped orders within agreed SLAs
• Monitoring customer payment performance and escalating concerns where necessary
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records and cash allocation
• Supporting credit limit reviews and account management activities
• Carrying out checks to minimise financial and fraud risk exposure

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have previous experience within Credit Control or Accounts Receivable and be comfortable managing high-volume customer accounts.

You will also have:

• Proven experience collecting outstanding debt
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence dealing with customers over the phone
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work
• Good Excel and system skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A professional and positive attitude

This role would suit someone immediately available or available at short notice who can hit the ground running in a busy finance environment.