Interim Credit Controller

Michael Page Finance; Catterick Garrison; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Free parking

Immediate start

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an Interim Credit Controller in the Manufacturing sector based in Catterick Garrison. The role covers day-to-day credit control and related finance duties, with a potential to become permanent.

You will manage customer accounts, chase overdue payments by phone and email, reconcile ledgers, and support cash flow targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit management, debt collection and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Credit Control operations.
• Contact customers by phone and email to resolve overdue invoices and discuss payment arrangements.
• Reconcile accounts, allocate payments and investigate discrepancies to maintain records.
• Build professional relationships with customers while handling overdue payments confidently.
• Support the wider finance team to reduce outstanding debt and improve cash flow.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Finance qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As an Interim Credit Controller in the Manufacturing industry, based in Catterick Garrison, you'll oversee the day-to-day Credit Control operations and ensure all processes are running smoothly. This also includes additional duties within Finance and can offer a temporary to permanent potential.

Client Details

The organisation operates within the Manufacturing industry and is based in Catterick Garrison.

Description

• Experienced in managing customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and ensuring payments are received within agreed terms.
• Confident in contacting customers by phone and email to resolve overdue invoices and discuss payment arrangements.
• Skilled in reconciling accounts, allocating payments, and investigating discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Able to build professional relationships with customers while handling difficult or sensitive payment conversations confidently.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise overdue accounts effectively.
• Committed to reducing outstanding debt, improving cash flow, and supporting the wider finance team in achieving collection targets.

Profile

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit management, debt collection and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple customer accounts and meet collection targets.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers while confidently handling overdue payments and difficult conversations.
• A relevant finance qualification or equivalent experience in credit control and accounts receivable.

Job Offer

• Hourly rate pay up to £29 per hour
• Immediate start available
• Long term opportunity (temporary to permanent)
• Accessible office location with free parking
• Hybrid working of 1 day at home per week