Temp Credit Controller—Cash Collections Specialist

SF Partners; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its busy finance team on a temporary basis (3-6 months). The role focuses on cash collection, managing customer accounts and chasing overdue invoices across the Derby/Nottingham area.

You will monitor aged debt, liaise with internal teams, and work to resolve payment delays. Office-based with standard hours, this is a hands-on position requiring a proactive approach and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable
• Confident in speaking with customers and chasing payments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated portfolio of customer accounts
• Monitor aged debt and prioritise outstanding balances
• Chase overdue invoices by phone, email and written correspondence
• Secure payment through regular conversations with customers
• Investigate and resolve invoice, pricing and payment queries
• Liaise with Sales and Operations to resolve issues
• Reconcile customer accounts and allocate payments
• Process cash receipts and customer statements
• Escalate overdue or high‑risk accounts as needed
• Support credit checks and opening of new customer accounts
• Review accounts for potential credit risks
• Produce and review aged debt reports
• Report collection issues to Credit Manager
• Assist with month‑end and year-end finance processes
• Coordinate with external collection agencies or solicitors as required
• Provide cover during periods of absence

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Cash collection

Negotiation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its busy finance team on a temporary basis (3-6 months). The role focuses on cash collection, managing customer accounts and chasing overdue invoices across the Derby/Nottingham area.

You will monitor aged debt, liaise with internal teams, and work to resolve payment delays. Office-based with standard hours, this is a hands-on position requiring a proactive approach and strong negotiation skills.