Credit Controller

ICAEW; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Full-time hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Job summary

ICAEW, supported by Hays Accountancy & Finance, seeks an experienced Credit Controller for a 12-week temporary-to-permanent role. You will own the ledger, chase overdue invoices and drive cash collection within terms.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with an immediate start and potential for permanent opportunities within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous credit control experience is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident managing difficult conversations professionally.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email.
• Managing a high-volume customer ledger.
• Conducting credit checks and setting credit limits.
• Resolving customer payment queries and disputes.
• Producing statements, invoices, credit notes and account reconciliations.
• Allocating cash and processing sales ledger transactions.
• Monitoring credit risk and minimising bad debt exposure.
• Supporting legal recovery processes where required.
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve account issues.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Finance systems

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established business in recruiting an experienced Credit Controller for a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, building customer relationships, and helping to drive cash collection performance.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, maintaining accurate sales ledger records, and ensuring payments are collected within agreed terms.

Key Duties:

• Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email
• Managing a high-volume customer ledger
• Conducting credit checks and setting credit limits
• Resolving customer payment queries and disputes
• Producing statements, invoices, credit notes and account reconciliations
• Allocating cash and processing sales ledger transactions
• Monitoring credit risk and minimising bad debt exposure
• Supporting legal recovery processes where required
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve account issues

About You

• Previous credit control experience is essential
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confident managing difficult conversations professionally
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

What's on Offer?

• £32,000 - £34,000 salary (pro rata)
• 12-week temporary contract with permanent opportunity
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Immediate start available