Temporary Credit Controller

Your new company This organisation is seeking a temporary credit controller to join their team based in Chadderton. The role is an immediate start of 3 months+ and could potentially lead to a further extension. Your new role We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team within a fast-paced B2B environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, maximising cash collections, reducing overdue debt, and supporting the business in maintaining strong working capital performance. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring outstanding invoices are collected within agreed payment terms. • Proactively contact customers by telephone and other communication channels to secure payment. • Achieve or exceed cash collection and aged debt reduction targets. • Follow up promptly on issued invoices and address any payment delays. • Identify, investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order and proof of delivery queries to minimise payment delays. • Reconcile customer accounts accurately, maintaining clean ledgers and resolving unallocated cash, duplicate accounts and write-offs where required. • Maintain detailed account notes and provide updates on payment commitments, disputes and risks. • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, sales teams and internal stakeholders. • Participate in customer review meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function. • Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider finance team. What you'll need to succeed You will be immediately available for work and can get to the office in Chadderton 5 days a week. You will have extensive credit control experience in a B2B environment. You will have strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be professional and confident when dealing with customers and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. The ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential. What you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive finance team where you will play a key role in improving cash flow, reducing business risk and supporting excellent customer relationships. Immediate starting role, 3 months + Salary £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk