Temporary Credit Controller

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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).

Conocimientos

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

Descripción del empleo

Temporary Credit Controller (with Finance Assistant Duties) Office Based Maidstone £DOE

Our client is looking for an organised, proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is a predominantly credit control role, with the opportunity to support the team with general finance assistant tasks as the workload requires. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, resolving account queries, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit controller who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

Key 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 both internal teams and customers.
• Provide support with general finance assistant duties as required, such as sales and purchase ledger support, bank reconciliations, invoice processing and general admin.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller or similar finance role (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.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to assist with wider finance tasks when needed.
• Available to start immediately (desirable).

Additional Information

• Temporary position, office based
• Immediate start available
• Duration and hours to be confirmed