Credit Controller - 3 Month Contract

Kiwa UK; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the Agri Food sector is seeking a proactive Credit Controller for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Aylesbury. The ideal candidate will manage customer queries, perform debt-chasing activities, and ensure timely payments. With a salary of £27,000, this hybrid role offers 25 days of annual leave, extensive family leave benefits, and opportunities for personal development. Join us for a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking to customers by phone.
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shared mailbox, responding to customer queries about invoices.
• Make proactive debt‑chasing calls, logging all activity.
• Cleanse and update customer account data for accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Tools

Debt Tracker tool

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Credit Controller to join our UK Accounts Receivable team on a 3‑month fixed term contract. You’ll play a key role in ensuring timely customer payments within our Agri Food Business Unit. This position is based in Aylesbury with hybrid working. It’s the ideal role for someone with strong communication skills and a hands‑on approach to credit control. The salary for this role is £27,000.

About The Role

• Manage the shared mailbox, responding promptly to customer queries regarding invoices and payments
• Make proactive debt‑chasing calls, logging all activity in our Debt Tracker tool
• Issue copy invoices and follow up on overdue accounts
• Escalate unresolved issues to relevant departments or external debt collection agencies
• Cleanse and update customer account data to improve invoice accuracy and statement delivery
• Support the month‑end close by ensuring receivables are correctly recorded and matched
• Collaborate with business unit manager to identify specific projects or accounts requiring focused collection efforts

Do you have what it takes?

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking to customers by phone regularly
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable/Credit Control
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage workload efficiently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A team player with a practical approach to problem‑solving

What can you expect from us in return?

• 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
• £27,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave – starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, hybrid role (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)
• Enhanced Family Leave – maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary reviews
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance – 4× your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support, advice and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP service – access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers – supporting your health and well‑being
• Welcome pack – filled with company‑branded goodies to kick‑start your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged – the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self‑development.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak to a member of the Talent Team, please e‑mail us at [e-mail].