German Credit Controller (Temporary to Permanent)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Credit Controller to manage German and other European ledgers. This role starts with a 4-month contract covering paternity leave, transitioning into a permanent position. You'll handle approximately 200-300 live accounts, ensuring timely payments and building strong client relationships. If you have over 3 years of experience in credit control and are fluent in German, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to grow your career in finance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Fluent in German, with additional languages as a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of B2B client accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Perform credit checks and assess creditworthiness.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounts Receivable

Fluent German

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

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German Credit Controller (Temporary to Permanent), London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Contract: 4-Month Contract (Paternity Cover) → Permanent (replacing the current German Credit Controller who is retiring)

Languages Required: Fluent German (mandatory); Italian, French, Spanish a plus

Reports To: European Credit Manager

Team: 3 other Credit Controllers

About Us

We are a dynamic e-commerce marketing platform that connects online retailers with publishers via comparison shopping engines and other performance marketing channels. Operating across multiple countries, we help retailers grow traffic and generate leads by showcasing their products to engaged online shoppers.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Credit Controller to manage the German, Swedish, and Hungarian ledgers (approx. 200–300 live accounts). The initial 4-month contract will cover paternity leave for the Italian and Danish ledgers, with the intention of transitioning into a permanent role to take over our German portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage a portfolio of B2B client accounts
• Ensure timely payments and proactively resolve payment delays

Record Keeping

• Apply payments and credit notes
• Update customer master data

Credit Risk

• Perform credit checks for new and existing customers
• Assess creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits

Debt Collection

• Promptly chase overdue payments
• Escalate chronic late payers to collections agency

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Provide a high standard of service and communication

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company credit policies and financial controls

Team Support

• Collaborate with the European Credit Control Team
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays and busy periods

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role
• Experience handling 200–300 live accounts
• Fluent in German (spoken and written)
• Additional language (Italian, French, or Spanish) is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of European B2B credit and collections processes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize