Credit Controller (Temp)

Compco Fire Systems; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking a Credit Controller to manage collections and reporting at their Worcestershire office. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role includes sending arrears letters, reconciling accounts, and collaborating closely with the accounts team. This temporary contract lasts approximately 3 months and offers a competitive hourly wage along with various benefits, including generous holiday allowance and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

£13.50-£14/hour

25 Days Holiday + Your Birthday Off Paid + Bank Holiday (pro rata)

Regular Social Events

Long Service Awards

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Policy

Insurance Policy

Free VDU Eye Tests

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Credit Controller or similar role.
• Experience working in a contracting environment desirable.
• High level of organization and able to work effectively to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Send out arrears letters and ensure timely collections.
• Instruct and maintain relationships with solicitors.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on debtor status and collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Organizational skills

Tools

SAGE

Banking Software

Job description

Overview:

Our Credit Controller will be responsible for executing the overall Support, Reporting, Collaboration and Compliance at our Worcestershire Head Office.

Are you looking for your next Credit Controller role? With exceptional attention to detail, you, as a Credit Controller, will act as a central function of the Accounts team at Compco Fire Systems. Together, we can redefine what’s possible for the future of the Fire Protection Industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Send out arrears letters and statements, ensuring collections are completed in a timely manner.
• Instruct and maintain good working relations with solicitors.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all collections activities on our internal systems.
• Prepare reports on debtor status and collections.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Work closely with Accounts Team to ensure information is relayed in a timely and effective manner.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in a Credit Controller or similar role.
• Experience working in a contracting environment desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High level of organisation and able to work effectively to deadlines.
• Knowledge of software packages such as SAGE and Banking Software is advantageous.

This is an office-based role and would require the successful Credit Controller to attend Monday‑Friday at Cleeve House, Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4YX. This is a temporary contract, lasting approximately 3 months.

About Us:

Compco Fire Systems are the UK’s leading provider of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. A collective of talented individuals we put the safety and wellbeing of everyone first and know that we’re better when we work together.

We have a long list of Clients that have selected us to protect them from Fire. These include Royal Ascot, IKEA, Rolls Royce, Starbucks, The Mailbox Birmingham, Triumph Motorcycles, AstraZeneca, University of Edinburgh, New Covent Garden Market, Premier Inn, NHS Hospital Trusts and Woburn Abbey & Gardens.

By excelling at customer satisfaction based on our unique skills and strengths, we aim to be the first choice for our customers, clients and employees.

Offering an attractive benefits package, together with a positive team atmosphere and the opportunity of being an important part of a progressive company - our growth will be your growth.

The Perks:

• £13.50-£14/hour
• 25 Days Holiday + Your Birthday Off Paid + Bank Holiday (pro rata)
• Regular Social Events
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Policy
• Insurance Policy
• Free VDU Eye Tests
• Cycle To Work Scheme