Credit Controller - Temp to Perm

Location: Royston
Hourly Rate: £13.00-£15.00 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Initial Contract: 3-month probationary period

About the Role

Robert Half are working exclusively with an established international business based in Royston who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller, or an individual with strong finance administration experience looking to develop their career within credit control. The successful candidate will join a busy finance function and take responsibility for managing customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly and accurately.

The initial three-month period will be on a temporary basis, providing an opportunity for both the candidate and business to ensure the role is a good long-term fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms
• Contacting customers by telephone and email regarding outstanding invoices
• Allocating and reconciling customer payments
• Investigating and resolving account queries and discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate customer account records
• Monitoring aged debt and prioritising collection activity
• Escalating overdue or potentially problematic accounts where appropriate
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve billing and payment queries
• Supporting month-end processes and credit control reporting
• Providing regular updates on outstanding debt and collection activity

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal with customers professionally
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage a workload effectively and prioritise outstanding debts
• Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting outstanding balances
• The ability to work effectively within an international finance environment

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