Credit Controller

Are you a natural at getting invoices over the line and keeping things organised? This temporary Credit Controller role in Portsmouth puts you at the heart of a team that plays a key part in keeping the organisation running smoothly. Working within a supportive public sector finance team, you’ll use your credit control skills to make sure payments are received on time - all while enjoying flexible hours, great transport links, and a quick start.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring outstanding monies owed by external customers are paid on time and to agreed terms
• Proactively following up on and resolving customer queries - often liaising with other teams as well as external customers to get things sorted quickly
• Managing a designated accounts area, including monitoring aged debt reports and contacting customers (via phone and email) to maximise payment collection
• Negotiating payment solutions with customers and advising on the best recovery strategies for outstanding debts
• Accurately recording customer billing information on the finance system
• Preparing and presenting monthly reports

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Credit Controller / Credit Control Clerk / Accounts Receivable Clerk / Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator
• To be someone who thrives in a structured role and is confident chasing outstanding payments
• Good working knowledge of MS Office programs, including Excel

What you will get:

• Flexible hours
• Great transport links
• Quick start, temporary role (6 months)

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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