Credit Controller: Cash Collection Specialist (Contract)

83zero; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

83zero is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Financial Services team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maximizing cash collection, reducing aged debt and providing strong reporting across key accounts in a busy, fast-paced environment.

You will chase payments, negotiate plans, and support month-end processes while building relationships with internal stakeholders. Prior manufacturing/engineering exposure and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering or fast-paced commercial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to maximise cash collection.
• Chase outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce aged debt reports and provide updates on collection activity.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge

SOX compliance

Industry experience (manufacturing/eng

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

83zero is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Financial Services team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maximizing cash collection, reducing aged debt and providing strong reporting across key accounts in a busy, fast-paced environment.

You will chase payments, negotiate plans, and support month-end processes while building relationships with internal stakeholders. Prior manufacturing/engineering exposure and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are advantageous.