Credit Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Two-month interim contract

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Credit Controller for an SME on the outskirts of Southampton to support post-acquisition business-as-usual activity and strengthen cash flow through robust credit control and sales ledger processes.

This role offers hybrid working (three days in the office, two from home) with a two-month contract; salary is dependent on experience, and there is free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and sales ledger management.
• Strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• High levels of accuracy and ability to reconcile accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end credit control activities to reduce overdue balances.
• Oversee sales ledger processes and monitor account status.
• Handle customer queries professionally and maintain audit trails.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cash flow.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join an SME business based on the outskirts of Southampton, supporting business-as-usual finance activity. As an Interim Credit Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow by strengthening credit control and sales ledger processes during a busy period.

What will the Credit Controller (Interim) role involve?

• Managing end-to-end credit control activities, helping to reduce overdue balances and support timely collections
• Overseeing sales ledger processes, including monitoring account status and resolving billing-related issues
• Handling customer queries professionally, working towards agreed outcomes and maintaining clear audit trails
• Supporting accurate ledger maintenance and effective communication with internal stakeholders

Suitable Candidate for the Credit Controller (Interim) vacancy:

• Previous experience within credit control and sales ledger, with confidence managing a varied workload
• Strong customer and stakeholder communication skills, with a calm and solution-focused approach
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when reconciling account information and resolving queries

Additional benefits and information:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days working from home
• Two-month interim contract supporting post-acquisition business-as-usual activity
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free on-site parking

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.