Credit Controller
Posted Today by SF Partners
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Summary: A well-established business in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a temporary role lasting 2-3 months. The position requires a proactive individual capable of managing a varied ledger and maintaining strong customer relationships in a fast-paced environment. The role involves supporting cash flow performance through effective management of overdue debt and account queries. The successful candidate will work within the Credit Management team and engage with various stakeholders to resolve disputes and ensure timely payments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chasing overdue and outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms
- Managing accounts approaching due dates to secure timely payment
- Investigating and resolving customer account queries
- Liaising with sales and customer service teams to resolve disputes efficiently
- Reviewing and releasing credit-stopped orders within agreed SLAs
- Monitoring customer payment performance and escalating concerns where necessary
- Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate sales ledger records and cash allocation
- Supporting credit limit reviews and account management activities
- Carrying out checks to minimise financial and fraud risk exposure
Key Skills:
- Proven experience collecting outstanding debt
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence dealing with customers over the phone
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work
- Good Excel and system skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A professional and positive attitude
Salary (Rate): £14.36 Hourly
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
IR35 Status: Undetermined
Seniority Level: Undetermined
Industry: Other
A well-established business based in Nottingham is currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive Credit Controller who can quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage a varied ledger while maintaining strong customer relationships. Credit Controller Nottingham, NG11 £28,000 Pro Rata Temporary Contract - 2 to 3 months Hybrid Working (following initial training period)
The Role
Working within the Credit Management team, you will play a key role in supporting cash flow performance through the effective management of overdue debt, account queries, and payment processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Chasing overdue and outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms
- Managing accounts approaching due dates to secure timely payment
- Investigating and resolving customer account queries
- Liaising with sales and customer service teams to resolve disputes efficiently
- Reviewing and releasing credit-stopped orders within agreed SLAs
- Monitoring customer payment performance and escalating concerns where necessary
- Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate sales ledger records and cash allocation
- Supporting credit limit reviews and account management activities
- Carrying out checks to minimise financial and fraud risk exposure
About You
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have previous experience within Credit Control or Accounts Receivable and be comfortable managing high-volume customer accounts. You will also have:
- Proven experience collecting outstanding debt
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence dealing with customers over the phone
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work
- Good Excel and system skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A professional and positive attitude
This role would suit someone immediately available or available at short notice who can hit the ground running in a busy finance environment.
Interested? If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next temporary opportunity in Nottingham, apply today for immediate consideration.