Immediate Start Temporary Credit Controller

Office Angels; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Company pension

Free parking

Birthday leave

Salary sacrifice scheme

Ongoing training and development

Paid professional subscriptions

Financial wellbeing programme

Job summary

Office Angels in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a hybrid basis. You will own the debtor ledger, chase overdue balances and work with internal departments to resolve disputes, ensuring accurate and timely cash collection.

The role requires at least five years in credit control, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and excellent communication. You will partner with colleagues and customers to maintain healthy cash flow and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in credit control or related role.
• Experience managing a high-volume debtor ledger.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and the debtor ledger.
• Collect outstanding debt via telephone and email.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity.
• Produce aged debtor reports and management information.
• Monitor credit limits and minimise bad debt exposure.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes.
• Support system and process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Credit control

Debtor ledger

Excel skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage Intacct

Xero

ERP systems

Allianz Trade

Job description

Credit Controller

Location: Leatherhead (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Parking: Free on-site parking available

Duration: Initial 6-8 week temporary assignment with potential to become permanent

Start Date: Immediate start required

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy and growing organisation based in Leatherhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of the credit control function, helping to maintain healthy cash flow and build strong customer relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the debtor ledger, collecting outstanding debt, reconciling customer accounts, resolving invoice queries and ensuring all collection activity is accurately recorded. You will work closely with internal departments to resolve disputes, improve processes and support ongoing finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and the debtor ledger
• Collect outstanding debt via telephone and email
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate invoice queries
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity
• Produce aged debtor reports and management information
• Monitor credit limits and minimise bad debt exposure
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes
• Support system and process improvements within the finance function

About You

• Minimum 5 years' Credit Control experience
• Experience managing a high-volume ledger
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Allianz Trade Credit Insurance
• Sage Intacct and/or Xero experience
• ERP migration experience
• Utilities sector experience

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Free parking
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Birthday leave
• Employee benefits platform
• Ongoing training and development
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Salary sacrifice scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a collaborative team and play a key role within a fast-paced finance environment.

Additional Information

The client is keen to secure someone who can make an immediate impact in reducing outstanding debt and improving cash collection. Experience managing a high-value ledger and a large customer base would be highly advantageous.