Credit Controller (Temporary)

Job description

CREDIT CONTROLLER (TEMPORARY)
MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE
£14.77 PER HOUR + IMMEDIATE START
TEMPORARY CONTRACT
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're partnering with a well-established and growing business in Macclesfield that is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join its successful finance team.
The successful Credit Controller will take ownership of an extensive customer ledger, focusing on maximising cash collection, reducing outstanding debt and managing customer relationships.
You'll be joining an established team within a fast-paced business that boasts and impressive portfolio of clients, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on cash flow and financial performance.

THE CREDIT CONTROLLER ROLE:
Managing an extensive customer ledger, ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently and within agreed payment terms
Proactively contacting customers by telephone and email to chase overdue payments and reduce aged debt
Building strong relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment and resolve outstanding queries
Handling challenging conversations with customers professionally and confidently to secure payment commitments
Monitoring customer accounts, identifying overdue balances and escalating potential financial risks
Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies, outstanding invoices and customer account queries
Working towards strict cash collection targets, SLAs and KPIs to support the achievement of financial objectives
Maintaining accurate records of customer communications, payment arrangements and collection activity
Liaising with internal departments to resolve disputes and ensure outstanding balances are collected
Supporting the wider credit control team with debt reduction initiatives and improvements to collection processes
THE PERSON:
Previous experience within a Credit Controller, Collections Advisor or Debt Recovery role within an office-based or call centre/contact centre environment
Proven experience managing customer ledgers and proactively chasin...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Macclesfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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