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Credit Controller
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Just Temps
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Credit Controller
- We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller on a temporary basis for up to 4 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in credit control, accounts receivable, or finance administration who is available at short notice. This role is based in Halstead, Essex.
We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions!
We offer fantastic benefits and these include:
- Holiday pay on each hour worked
- Pension after a qualifying period
- Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more!
This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm. Hourly rate circa £20.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage an allocated customer ledger and ensure accounts remain within agreed credit terms.
- Contact customers by telephone and email to chase outstanding payments.
- Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.
- Investigate and resolve invoice and account queries promptly.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records.
- Escalate overdue or problematic accounts where appropriate.
- Work closely with the wider finance team to resolve queries and ensure timely payment.
- Assist with aged debt reporting and regular ledger reviews.
- Support wider accounts receivable and finance administration as required.
- Previous experience in a Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable position.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Confidence speaking with customers regarding outstanding payments.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
- Experience working with high-volume ledgers or within a fast-paced finance environment would be advantageous.
Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary staff
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