Temp Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk

Owen Daniels; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Credit Controller to support the client’s finance function on a temporary basis in Gloucester. The role focuses on reducing aged debt, timely collection of invoices and maintaining the sales ledger.

Responsibilities include monitoring accounts, chasing overdue payments, credit checks, and resolving billing queries in collaboration with Sales and Finance. The position runs for two months with a competitive rate and standard 8:00am–4:30pm hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.
• A notice period of 1 week or less.
• Proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received on time.
• Chase overdue invoices via telephone, email and formal correspondence.
• Assess and set credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Carry out credit checks and evaluate customer financial risk.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all credit control and sales ledger activities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to resolve billing and payment queries.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Customer communication

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Credit Controller to provide proactive and efficient support to our client’s finance function on a temporary basis. You will play a key role in reducing aged debt, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, maintaining accurate sales ledger records and supporting the company’s cash flow.

Credit Controller / Sales Ledger

Temporary – 2 Months

Competitive Rate

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Gloucester

Credit Controller / Sales Ledger

Job Description

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received on time
• Proactively chase overdue invoices via telephone, email and formal correspondence
• Assess and set credit limits for new and existing customers
• Carry out credit checks and evaluate customer financial risk
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of all credit control and sales ledger activities
• Work closely with Sales and Finance teams to resolve billing and payment queries

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
• Proficient in Sage and Microsoft Excel
• A notice period of 1 week or less