I’m currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a well-established business in Northampton on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is a hands-on role sitting within the Finance team, with responsibility for managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding debt, resolving queries and supporting with cash allocation and month-end activity. You’ll work closely with customers, Account Managers, Customer Service and the wider Finance team.
Key responsibilities
- Monitoring customer accounts and identifying overdue invoices
- Contacting customers by phone and email to collect outstanding payments
- Resolving invoice, statement and payment queries
- Posting and allocating cash payments
- Assisting with account reconciliations
- Supporting credit checks, trade references and new account set-up
- Supporting month-end reporting
- Escalating problematic accounts where required
- Maintaining accurate customer records and supporting the wider Finance team
You’ll need
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence speaking with customers over the phone
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- The ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- A good working knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The salary is £28,500 to £30,000, with an additional £1,000 retention bonus.
This is predominantly an office-based role in Northampton with no travel required.
If you have experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar customer-facing finance role and are available for a 6-month FTC, I’d be keen to speak with you.
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