Credit Controller (12-Month FTC)

ICAEW; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW in Wythenshawe is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will own customer accounts, chase overdue payments, and help protect cash flow while delivering reliable customer service.

Working within a supportive finance team, you will reconcile accounts, produce aged debt reports, and negotiate payment arrangements. Immediate start available; salary up to £32,000 with on-site parking and a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume ledger and meet collection targets.
• Experience of account reconciliations and cash allocations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance.
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Producing aged debt reports and providing updates to management.
• Negotiating and monitoring payment arrangements where required.
• Escalating high-risk accounts and supporting debt recovery processes.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and other finance-related duties.

Skills

Credit control experience

Accounts receivable experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

High-volume ledger management

Account reconciliations

Cash allocations

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Excel and finance systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Credit Controller (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Wythenshawe on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys building relationships, reducing aged debt, and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow across the business.

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will take ownership of customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time while delivering excellent customer service and resolving any outstanding queries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance.
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Producing aged debt reports and providing updates to management.
• Negotiating and monitoring payment arrangements where required.
• Escalating high-risk accounts and supporting debt recovery processes.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and other finance-related duties.

About You

• Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume ledger and meet collection targets.
• Experience of account reconciliations and cash allocations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A positive, proactive, and professional approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £32,000.
• Immediate start available.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Convenient Wythenshawe location with on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation.