Credit Controller
CV-LibraryB79, Tamworth, StaffordshiretemporaryPosted: 27 August 2026
Apply NowAstute Recruitment are working with an established business in Tamworth to recruit a Credit Controller on a temporary basis until the end of the year, with the potential for the position to be extended.
The Role Will Involve:
* Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone
* Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates
* Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email
* Supporting with day-to-day sales ledger duties
* Allocating and processing customer payments
* Sending statements and copy invoices when required
* Responding to customer account and invoice queries
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account information
* Carrying out general finance administration
* Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role
* Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments
* Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
* Happy working within a hands-on, transactional finance position
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one
* Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties
* Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department
Benefits & Hours:
* Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension
* Salary: £26,000
* Full-time - 39 hours per week
* Part-time hours available - minimum 25 hours per week
* Early finish on Fridays
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role Will Involve:
* Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone
* Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates
* Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email
* Supporting with day-to-day sales ledger duties
* Allocating and processing customer payments
* Sending statements and copy invoices when required
* Responding to customer account and invoice queries
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account information
* Carrying out general finance administration
* Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role
* Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments
* Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
* Happy working within a hands-on, transactional finance position
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one
* Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties
* Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department
Benefits & Hours:
* Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension
* Salary: £26,000
* Full-time - 39 hours per week
* Part-time hours available - minimum 25 hours per week
* Early finish on Fridays
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays