Credit Control Specialist

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a remote Credit Control Specialist to support a UK-based employer from South Africa. This fully remote role operates during UK business hours and owns the collections process from invoicing to cash forecasting while maintaining customer relationships.

Key duties include chasing overdue invoices, managing the debtor ledger and aged debt reporting, and agreeing flexible payment plans.

Qualifications

• Proven credit control or collections experience.
• Confidence handling payment conversations over the phone.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, firmly and politely.
• Manage the debtor ledger and aged debt reporting.
• Agree payment plans and upscale where needed.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve disputes.
• Support cash flow forecasting with accurate collection data.

Skills

Credit control

Phone conversations

English proficiency

Home office setup

Cash flow awareness

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

About the role

Remote Recruitment is seeking a remote Credit Control Specialist to support a UK-based employer from South Africa. This fully remote role operates during UK business hours and owns the collections process from invoicing to cash forecasting while maintaining customer relationships.

What you'll do

• Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, firmly and politely
• Manage the debtor ledger and aged debt reporting
• Agree payment plans and upscale where needed
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve disputes
• Support cash flow forecasting with accurate collection data

What they're looking for

• Proven credit control or collections experience
• Confidence handling payment conversations over the phone
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Clear written and spoken English
• A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing describes a remote role to support a UK-based employer from South Africa; it does not state Nigeria eligibility.
• The role requires working 09:00-17:00 UK time; Nigerians should confirm whether this aligns with their local time zone.
• The listing does not specify contractor versus employee status.
• Salary is shown in Rand (R25 000, R29 000 per month); it does not specify Nigerian pay currency.
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization requirements.