Credit Controller

Credit Controller

• Job Type: Full-time, initially on a temporary basis whilst they recruit permanently.
• Location: Leatherhead, hybrid working pattern.
• Hourly rate: £17.46 per hour PAYE OR £22.22 per hour via an umbrella company.
• Hours: 37.5 per week.

We are currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our busy and dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience to manage a portfolio of medium-complexity accounts and play a key role in maintaining cash flow.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Allocating cash accurately and efficiently.
• Investigating and resolving account queries promptly.
• Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Allocating credit notes to invoices where required.
• Building strong relationships with customers to support collections.
• Regularly following up with clients to secure payments.
• Supporting the wider team with maintaining healthy cash flow.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Solid experience across the full credit control process.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Excel (including pivot tables, SUMIFs, and VLOOKUPs).
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage workload under pressure.
• Experience working with Local Authorities or the NHS would be advantageous.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.