Temporary Credit Controller

365 People; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Job summary

365 People in Tamworth is seeking a Temporary Credit Controller to join the finance team on a 2-month temporary contract with an immediate start.

You will own a customer ledger, chase overdue payments, and support cash flow while maintaining strong relationships.

Applicants should have at least two years' credit control experience, strong Excel skills, and be able to start immediately with own transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of credit control experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage busy sales ledger independently.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing and collecting outstanding customer debt.
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment queries.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately.
• Producing aged debtor reports.
• Building strong relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Escalating overdue accounts where appropriate.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Credit control experience

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Job description

Temporary Credit Controller

Tamworth Up to 16.00 per hour Full-Time 2-Month Temporary Contract Immediate Start

A well-established business based in Tamworth is looking for an experienced Temporary Credit Controller to join the finance team on a 2-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Credit Controller who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact from day one.

Due to the location, you must have your own transport.

The Role

Working as a Temporary Credit Controller, you'll take ownership of a customer ledger, ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently while maintaining strong customer relationships. This Temporary Credit Controller position will see you working closely with the finance team to support cash flow and reduce aged debt.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and collecting outstanding customer debt.
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment queries.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately.
• Producing aged debtor reports.
• Building strong relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Escalating overdue accounts where appropriate.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous Credit Control experience (minimum two years preferred).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• The confidence to manage a busy sales ledger independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, positive attitude.

Essential Requirements

• Available to start immediately.
• Own transport is essential due to the location.
• Able to commit to the full 2-month temporary assignment.

What's on Offer

• Up to 16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Immediate start.
• Friendly and supportive finance team.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience with a well-established business.