Credit Controller

Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established business in recruiting an experienced Credit Controller for a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, building customer relationships, and helping to drive cash collection performance.

You’ll be responsible for managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, maintaining accurate sales ledger records, and ensuring payments are collected within agreed terms.

Key Duties:

• Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email
• Managing a high-volume customer ledger
• Conducting credit checks and setting credit limits
• Resolving customer payment queries and disputes
• Producing statements, invoices, credit notes and account reconciliations
• Allocating cash and processing sales ledger transactions
• Monitoring credit risk and minimising bad debt exposure
• Supporting legal recovery processes where required
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve account issues

• Previous credit control experience is essential
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confident managing difficult conversations professionally
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• £32,000 - £34,000 salary (pro rata)
• 12-week temporary contract with permanent opportunity
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Immediate start available