Interim Credit Control (Maternity Cover)

Your new companyWe are supporting a well-established and commercially driven organisation in Bristol with the appointment of an experienced Credit Controller to strengthen their collections function during a period of increased activity.This is a business-critical position, focused on driving cash flow, reducing aged debt, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders to improve collection performance.Your new roleYou will take ownership of a live ledger and manage the end-to-end credit control process, including:

• Managing a high-value ledger (£1m+ depending on experience)
• Proactively chasing overdue debt via phone and email
• Reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance
• Building strong relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders
• Managing and resolving invoice queries and disputes
• Performing cash allocation and account reconciliations
• Producing and reviewing aged debt reports
• Supporting continuous improvement within the credit control function

What you'll need to succeedTo be considered, you must have:

• Proven experience in a credit control or collections-focused role
• Strong track record of reducing aged debt and hitting collection targets
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working with finance systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage or similar)
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to start immediately or within 1 week

This role is perfect for

• Experienced Credit Controllers coming to the end of a contract
• Candidates who enjoy autonomy and taking ownership of a ledger
• Strong communicators confident in debt chasing and dispute resolution
• Immediately available professionals seeking a stable, well-paid interim role

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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