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.