Temp Credit Controller & Finance Assistant (Immediate Start)

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited is seeking a temporary Credit Controller (office-based) in Maidstone to join the finance team on a short-term basis. You will manage the debtor ledger, chase outstanding invoices, resolve account queries and support with general finance tasks as workload requires.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive communication and the ability to hit the ground running, with immediate start available and a focus on maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Credit Controller experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of credit control processes and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Proactive approach and willingness to assist with wider finance tasks as needed.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and chase outstanding debts via phone, email and written communication.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date ledger across all customer accounts.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and promptly.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor reports for management.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and customers.
• Provide support with general finance assistant duties as required (sales/purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, invoice processing, admin).

Skills

Credit control experience

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation under pressure

Proactive problem solving

Willingness to assist with wider tasks

Available to start immediately

Job description

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited is seeking a temporary Credit Controller (office-based) in Maidstone to join the finance team on a short-term basis. You will manage the debtor ledger, chase outstanding invoices, resolve account queries and support with general finance tasks as workload requires.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive communication and the ability to hit the ground running, with immediate start available and a focus on maintaining strong customer relationships.