Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join the Accounts Receivable team in a global business on a temporary basis, taking ownership of an allocated customer ledger and driving  collection across international accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and wants to develop their career within a large, evolving finance function where progression is actively encouraged.

Details:

• Location: Basingstoke

• Hybrid: 3 days in office

• Salary: £26000-£30000

• Contract: 6 month FTC

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively chase outstanding debt across your allocated ledger, maintaining consistent communication with customers to ensure invoices are paid on or before due dates

• Own the end-to-end O2C process for your accounts – from order through to cash receipt – including billing activities, payment allocation, and query resolution

• Reconcile customer accounts regularly, taking ownership of disputes and working collaboratively with internal teams to reach timely resolution

• Conduct regular ledger reviews with the team leader, providing clear updates on outstanding debt positions and escalating risk where appropriate

• Support month-end close activities, ensuring all processing and reporting is completed to strict timetable deadlines

• Monitor and drive improvement against collection KPIs, maintaining audit and compliance requirements across all areas of your remit

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven credit control experience is essential, with a strong track record of proactive debt chasing, payment allocation, and account reconciliation

• Solid understanding of the O2C cycle and core financial concepts including invoicing, credit terms, and payment processing

• Intermediate Excel skills and the ability to manage a busy ledger accurately while meeting competing deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with internal stakeholders and external customers – and the resilience to handle difficult conversations

If you might be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch at (url removed)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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