Credit Controller

A growing organisation in Newport is seeking a Credit Controller to join its finance team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a credit professional looking to take ownership of a substantial £20m ledger, supporting cash collection activities, reducing aged debt and building strong customer relationships.

The Role As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and collecting outstanding debt across a large customer ledger
• Reviewing aged debt and implementing collection strategies
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and cash allocations
• Investigating and resolving payment queries and disputes
• Maintaining accurate customer account records
• Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Supporting wider Accounts Receivable activities

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous Credit Control experience
• Accounts Receivable experience desirable
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• The ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise workload effectively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 salary
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• 37.5-hour working week
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Newport location
• Responsibility for a £20m ledger
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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