Legal Credit Controller

3-month Temporary Credit Control job in Chelmsford, Essex paying up to £18.00 per hour Credit Controller (3-Month Contract)Location: Chelmsford | Office-Based (5 Days)An established organisation based in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a supportive and collaborative finance team on a 3-month contract, with a clear focus on recovering outstanding cash before year end.This role will suit someone confident and resilient, with a strong track record of telephone-based collections within a business-to-customer environment.The RoleReporting to the Finance team, your key responsibilities will include: Proactively chasing late payments, rent arrears and fees via high-volume telephone contact Building professional relationships with customers to agree and secure payment plans Working closely with colleagues to achieve shared collection targets Proven experience in a Credit Control / Collections role Confident and professional telephone manner, with the ability to handle challenging conversations Good IT skills, with experience navigating complex finance systems such as Unit4 / Agresso Business World (or similar) Fully office-based, 5 days per week ~ Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm ~ This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking for a short-term, results-driven assignment within a well-structured and professional team.