Credit Controller - Temp to Perm

Job description

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
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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English