Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller (3-Month Temporary Contract) | Southport | £30,000 Temporary Opportunity | Immediate Start | Office-Based We're working with a well-established organisation based in Southport that is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join the finance team on a 3-month temporary contract. This role has been created to provide additional support during a particularly busy period, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running. Working within a friendly and supportive finance function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the sales ledger and credit control processes. The Role As Credit Controller, your responsibilities will include: • Managing the day-to-day credit control function. • Chasing outstanding debt via telephone and email in a professional manner. • Maintaining and reconciling the sales ledger. • Allocating cash receipts accurately and resolving allocation queries. • Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and customer queries. • Building positive relationships with customers to ensure prompt payment. • Supporting the finance team with general sales ledger administration. • Assisting with reporting and any ad hoc finance duties as required. About You We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience in a credit control and sales ledger role. • Strong knowledge of sales ledgers, cash allocation and account reconciliations. • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve queries efficiently. • Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with customers. • Good attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload. • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. The Package • £30,000 salary (pro rata). • 3-month temporary contract. • Immediate start available. • Office-based role – 5 days per week in Southport. • Friendly and supportive finance team. • Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function. If you're an experienced Credit Controller available at short notice and looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.