Credit Controller (6 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Credit Controller on a fixed-term contract to oversee cash collection. This exciting role involves ensuring timely payments, managing credit limits, and collaborating with the commercial team. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while maintaining essential office presence. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, experience in credit control, and proficiency in accounting software. Join this dynamic team and contribute to mitigating financial risks while enhancing your professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a credit controller or in a similar role.
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing.
• Experience in a multi-currency environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cash collection and ensuring timely payments.
• Chasing retailers for payment via phone, email, and meetings.
• Prepare refunds and write-offs for approval.

Skills

Credit Control

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Accounting Software Proficiency

Fluent English

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

SUMMARY

We are looking to recruit a skilled Credit Controller on a fixed term contract to be solely responsible and oversee cash collection. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely payments are received, working closely with our commercial team and other financial departments and responsible for mitigating financial risk on a temporary basis.

The role is Hybrid working in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and working from home Thursday and Friday each week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily banking and providing allocations to the Treasury Department.
• Create aged debt report daily – keeping the file up to date with latest chaser information.
• Chasing retailers for payment via phone, emails and Microsoft teams meetings.
• Credit limit management.
• Onboarding new retailers, performing credit checks and establishing appropriate credit limits.
• Manage and own responsibility for credit limit’s and assessing current exposure. To keep within maximum exposure on daily/weekly basis.
• Identify disputes and queries and follow up for resolution.
• Prepare refunds and write offs with full back up, for approval by Credit Manager.
• Weekly – Report on debtors to Credit Manager and Financial Director.
• Other duties and reporting as assigned.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Proven experience as a credit controller or in a similar role.
• Proficient in accounting software including Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience of a multi-currency environment.