Credit Controller (6M FTC)

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Credit Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract on the outskirts of Colchester. This role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring prompt cash collection, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should possess prior credit control experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a chance to work in a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or similar accounts receivable role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-first approach.
• Proactive and organised mindset, able to prioritise effectively.
• Good Excel and ERP system skills (SAP, Oracle or similar advantageous).
• Collaborative attitude, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding invoices.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to resolve queries.
• Monitor aged debt, prepare debtor reports, and highlight key risks.
• Monitor aged debt, prepare debtor reports, and highlight risks or trends to management.
• Support month-end processes including reconciliations and cash allocation.
• Assist with process improvements and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive mindset

Collaborative attitude

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Oracle

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Credit Controller - 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Outskirts of Colchester (Hybrid Working) At Rutherford Briant, we're supporting a respected and long-standing organisation on the outskirts of Colchester, known for its collaborative culture and strong focus on financial discipline. They are seeking a Credit Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the team through a busy period, ensuring timely cash collection and maintaining excellent relationships across their customer base.

As a Credit Controller, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding invoices
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to resolve queries and prevent overdue debt
• Liaise closely with internal departments to ensure accurate billing and smooth cashflow processes
• Monitor aged debt, prepare debtor reports, and highlight key risks or trends to management
• Support month-end processes including reconciliations and cash allocation
• Assist with process improvements and contribute to a positive team culture

As a Credit Controller, you will need:

• Previous experience in credit control or a similar accounts receivable role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-first approach
• A proactive and organised mindset, able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good Excel and ERP system skills (experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar is advantageous)
• A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team

As a Credit Controller, you will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• The chance to join a well-established organisation with a positive, inclusive culture
• Valuable exposure to a dynamic finance environment and supportive colleagues

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Accounting