Temporary Credit Controller

Cherry Professional Ltd; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional Ltd invites you to join a dynamic finance team as a Temporary Credit Controller in Hilcote, UK. You will manage the sales ledger, chase overdue debts by phone and email, and support the finance function with accurate reporting.

You will liaise with branches and customers to resolve discrepancies, update debtor records, and help maintain healthy cash flow while working independently to meet targets in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Chasing customers by phone and email for overdue debts.
• Liaising with branches to investigate discrepancies.
• Updating the system with all credit control activities.
• Preparing customer statements on request.
• Update debtor reports.
• Reviewing customer accounts and credit activities.
• Building relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

Join a dynamic team where your proactive management of customer accounts will directly support the company's growth and success. As a Temporary Credit Controller, you'll play a vital role in maintaining healthy cash flow, building positive relationships, and ensuring smooth financial operations—making a real impact every day.

This role involves managing the company's sales ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and fostering excellent communication with customers. You'll work closely with internal teams to resolve queries and improve credit processes, all while supporting the finance department with vital reporting and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative environment and make a tangible difference to the company's financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing customers by phone and email for any overdue debtors
• Liaising with branches to investigate any discrepancies
• Updating the system with all credit control activities
• Papring customer statements when requested
• Update debtor reports
• Reviewing customer accounts and credit activities
• Building relationships both internally and externally

Must have

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently to meet targets.

This is a temporary role offering a valuable opportunity to enhance your finance expertise and contribute to a busy, team-oriented environment.