Temp Credit Controller

Chase and Holland; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase & Holland is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Lincoln-based organisation with a busy finance function. As an Interim Credit Controller, you will manage your own ledger, proactively recover outstanding debt, resolve queries and build strong customer relationships, making an immediate impact within an established team.

This role suits a diligent credit professional seeking a hands-on interim assignment in the UK, with scope to influence cash flow and credit policy within a

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Credit control

Debt recovery

Customer relations

Communication

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