Credit Controller

Location / Chessington
Term / 8-week temporary cover
Hourly Rate /c£17ph
Start Date / ASAP

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Temporary Credit Controller to provide short-term cover for an 8-week period. The role is focused on managing credit control and cash collection across customer accounts.

You’ll be joining a supportive team environment and will be given a full handover and training. The organisation handles a high volume of transactions making this a busy and varied role ideal for someone experienced and confident in fast-paced credit control environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily posting of cash receipts in GBP and other currencies
• Collection of payments from customers within agreed terms
• Regular communication with customers and internal departments to resolve payment or invoice issues
• Monitoring aged debt and escalating overdue accounts
• Tracking outstanding balances against customer credit limits
• Processing credit applications and setting up new customer accounts
• Reporting any risks or payment issues to senior finance staff

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of credit control experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Accurate with a good eye for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or above)

Preferred Experience (Not Essential)

• Working with multiple currencies
• Understanding of credit insurance and invoice discounting
• Familiarity with UK/EU VAT rules
• Account reconciliations
• Experience using Opera or other finance software (desirable)

Why Apply?

• Immediate start and full training provided
• Work within a collaborative and professional finance team
• Good exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency credit control
• Convenient South West London / Surrey location with free parking or good transport links