Hybrid Credit Controller – Interim Role with Growth Path

Michael Page; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Potential permanent role

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Michael Page in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join on an interim basis with hybrid working. You will manage a portfolio, chase payments and support month-end activities within a collaborative finance team.

The role offers an hourly rate of £14.00 to £16.00, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control, Collections, Accounts Receivable or Debt Recovery roles.
• Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable using Excel and finance systems.
• Proactive approach with willingness to challenge processes and drive improvements.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
• Building strong relationships with customers to resolve payment queries efficiently.
• Reducing aged debt through proactive account management.
• Investigating and resolving invoice disputes in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Producing account statements and reconciliation reports.
• Supporting month-end activities and cash flow reporting.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of credit control processes and procedures.

Skills

Customer communication

Negotiation

Time management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive process improvement

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Michael Page in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join on an interim basis with hybrid working. You will manage a portfolio, chase payments and support month-end activities within a collaborative finance team.

The role offers an hourly rate of £14.00 to £16.00, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.