Part Time Credit Controller

Pertemps Redditch Commercial; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

1 day in office per week

Job summary

Pertemps Redditch Commercial is recruiting a proactive Part-Time Credit Controller for our Bromsgrove finance team. The role involves managing the sales ledger, monitoring outstanding payments and keeping customer accounts up to date, with hybrid working and 1 day in the office per week.

You will work alongside the Senior Bookkeeper and gain exposure to wider finance administration and month-end processes, with strong Excel and IT skills and a clear telephone manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes.
• Confident telephone manner and good communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and IT.
• Able to manage own workload and prioritise outstanding accounts.
• Proactive and persistent in collecting payments.
• Capable of working independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and monitor customer accounts.
• Carry out regular credit control and follow up invoices.
• Contact customers by phone and email about overdue payments.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.
• Investigate and resolve payment queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Produce aged debtor reports and monitor balances.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoicing issues.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general finance admin.
• Support the Senior Bookkeeper with day-to-day activities.
• Participate in month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Provide general admin support to the finance team.
• Carry out other ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Telephone skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

IT skills

Workload management

Proactive collection

Independent worker

Job description

Part-Time Credit Controller

Location: Bromsgrove (Hybrid working available, with 1 day a week in the office required)

£16-£17 per hour

We are looking for a proactive and organised Part-Time Credit Controller to join our finance team based in Bromsgrove. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with credit control experience who is looking for a part-time role within a friendly and supportive finance team.

Working alongside the Senior Bookkeeper, you will play an important role in managing the sales ledger, monitoring outstanding payments and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date. You will also have the opportunity to support with wider finance administration and develop your knowledge across the accounts function.

Part-Time Credit Controller - Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and monitor customer accounts
• Carry out regular credit control and follow up outstanding invoices
• Contact customers by telephone and email regarding overdue payments
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately
• Investigate and resolve payment queries and account discrepancies
• Maintain accurate customer account records
• Produce aged debtor reports and monitor outstanding balances
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoicing and payment issues
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general finance administration
• Support the Senior Bookkeeper with day-to-day finance activities
• Assist with month-end processes and account reconciliations
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team
• Carry out other ad hoc finance duties as required

The successful Part-Time Credit Controller will ideally have

• Previous experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role
• Good understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes
• Confident telephone manner and good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise outstanding accounts
• A proactive, professional and persistent approach to collecting outstanding payments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small finance team

In return you will receive

• £16-£17 per hour
• Part-time working hours
• Hybrid working, with 1 day office-based in Bromsgrove per week
• Ongoing training and support from an experienced Senior Bookkeeper
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your credit control and wider finance experience
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you.