Temporary Credit Controller

URGENT: Temporary Credit Controller

Alexander Lloyd are supporting on an urgent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. The role will focus on managing credit control and collections processes to ensure outstanding invoices are paid promptly and customer credit risk is effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are issued accurately and communicated to customers.
• Manage customer portals and distribute statements and payment reminders.
• Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written communication.
• Monitor customer accounts and escalate high-risk or overdue balances where required.
• Reconcile accounts and manage contra agreements where necessary.
• Review credit limits and support credit risk management processes.
• Produce aged debt and cash collection reports.
• Maintain accurate records of credit control activity and customer communications.
• Provide occasional support to the purchase ledger function when required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous credit control / accounts receivable experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good Excel and ERP system experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance, sales, and operations teams.

Temporary role - Immediate start required.
Apply now if you are available immediately and have strong credit control experience.

This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

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