Interim Credit Controller: Proactive Debt Recovery

Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase & Holland Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Interim Credit Controller for a Lincoln-based role within a busy finance function. You will manage a ledger, recover overdue debt, handle queries and build strong customer relationships to support the business.

Ideal candidates will have experience in credit control, excellent communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role managing a busy ledger.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chase overdue debt and ensure payment within terms.
• Manage larger and complex debts to maximise recovery.
• Investigate and resolve customer account and invoice queries.
• Manage held orders and approve releases in line with policy.
• Monitor and maintain customer credit limits.
• Manage payment plans, bad debts, write-offs and refunds.
• Identify customers entering liquidation/administration and take appropriate action.
• Liaise with Sales and Customer Services to resolve issues.
• Complete trade references and support Accounts Receivable administration.
• Assist with legal debt recovery and other ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Customer service

Proactive

Organisation

Job description

Chase & Holland Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Interim Credit Controller for a Lincoln-based role within a busy finance function. You will manage a ledger, recover overdue debt, handle queries and build strong customer relationships to support the business.

Ideal candidates will have experience in credit control, excellent communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach within a fast-paced environment.