Senior Credit Controller – Fixed-Term (15 months)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our finance team on a 15‑month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of extension. Working in a hybrid model (2 days in the office, 3 days remote), you will manage the sales ledger, reduce aged debt and support cash‑flow health.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sales ledger, ensuring accurate maintenance of customer accounts.
• Proactively follow up overdue balances and record all customer contact, payment arrangements and account activity.
• Allocate incoming payments, post receipts correctly, and process sales invoices, credit notes and account adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve billing queries, liaising with customers and internal departments.
• Perform regular reconciliations of customer accounts and prepare aged debt reports.
• Contribute to debtor review meetings with insights and recovery plans.
• Build relationships across the business to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Support month‑end finance activities as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a busy credit control role, preferably senior or standalone.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger management and debt recovery.
• Excellent communication skills with customers at all levels.
• Ability to handle high‑volume transactions while maintaining attention to detail.

Required skills

• Experience using finance or ERP systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000‑£33,000 per year.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established organisation.