Credit Controller - Leatherhead - 3 month contract - £15 - £17 per hour + holiday pay
Role Purpose
To manage the company's accounts receivable function by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and minimising financial risk through effective credit control procedures.
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Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices
* Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence
* Allocate payments accurately to customer accounts
* Assess and monitor customer credit limits in line with company policy
* Review aged debt reports and escalate high-risk accounts
* Resolve invoice disputes in coordination with internal departments (sales, billing, customer service)
* Prepare weekly and monthly debtor reports for management
* Support cash flow forecasting through accurate debt tracking
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in the finance system
* Where necessary, initiate legal or third-party collection procedures
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Essential Skills & Requirements
* Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable role
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.