Part Time Credit Controller

Forrest Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Social events

Relaxed working environment

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our client on a stand-alone Credit Controller role at their Head Office on the outskirts of Wigan. The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with a pro‑rata salary of £29k and a flexible 2–3 day pattern.

The successful candidate will manage a £1.5 million debtor ledger, chase payments, allocate receipts on Sage 50, and handle invoice queries in a small, hands-on finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Credit Controller or in a similar credit control role.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Excellent communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a debtor ledger valued at £1.5 million.
• Chasing payments via telephone and email.
• Speak to business and domestic customers to secure payment dates.
• Allocating payments to the ledger on Sage 50.
• Sending out copies of invoices and handling payment queries.
• Completing claim forms if legal action is required.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit control

Customer communication

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Credit Controller - Part Time - Wigan - Permanent - £29k pro rata (20 hours per week)

Forrest Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our well established, reputable client who are a market leader in their field. They offer a wide range of services and have an impressive commercial and domestic client base. The company are seeking an experienced Credit Controller join their finance team of 5 at their modern Head Office on the outskirts of Wigan.

This is a stand alone role overseeing the full credit control function, so requires the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your own workload.

Duties

• Managing a debtor ledger valuing £1.5 million
• Chasing payments ranging from £70-£500k via telephone and email
• Speaking to business and domestic customers to secure payment dates
• Allocating payments to the ledger on Sage 50
• Sending out copies of invoices and handling payment queries
• Completing claim forms if legal action is require

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 20 hours per week across 2-3 days (flexible on days worked)

Company Benefits

Free parking, 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension scheme, social events, relaxed working environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a fun, friendly team. You must have the ability to work well within a small hands-on environment and be able to build relationships with customers.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.