Temp Credit Controller

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

Interim Credit Controller - Lincoln

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for an interim opportunity within a well-established and successful business?

Chase & Holland are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Lincoln-based organisation with a busy finance function and broad UK customer base.

As an Interim Credit Controller, you'll manage your own ledger, proactively recover outstanding debt, resolve queries and build strong customer relationships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit professional to make an immediate impact within an established team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively chase overdue debt and ensure payment within agreed 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 company 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 account and order issues
• Complete trade references and support wider Accounts Receivable administration
• Assist with legal debt recovery and other ad hoc finance tasks

About You:

• Experience within a similar role and confident managing a busy ledger and dealing with customers proactively
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work flexibly within a busy finance environment