Credit Controller
Posted 2 weeks ago by JasperRose – A Sphere Digital Recruitment Group Company
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A Credit Controller is needed for a six-month contract with a prominent international media company based in Central London. The role involves managing cash collections, tracking delinquent accounts, and supporting the offshore Accounts Receivable team. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a solid understanding of financial regulations and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cash collection and reduce DSO/debtor position across the business
- Identify, track, and manage delinquent customer accounts
- Negotiate payment arrangements and guide customers through the repayment process
- Follow up on outstanding payments and maintain accurate records of all communications
- Use SSG/Workday to monitor and update account statuses
- Build and maintain individual debtor cases and support dispute resolution and prevention
- Assist in producing AR management reports (e.g. aged debtors, credit and collections)
- Maintain customer credit checking and review processes
- Support and engage with the offshore AR team in: Reviewing customer payment histories and credit limits, Ensuring accurate application of cash remittances, Posting AR activities and entries, Managing account suspensions and reinstatements in line with credit policies
- Perform ad hoc duties and demonstrate flexibility as needed
Key Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and clear explanation of payment options
- Confident in handling sensitive conversations with diplomacy and professionalism
- Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Solid bookkeeping and numeracy skills, with a strong grasp of outstanding balances and payment plans
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Sound knowledge of financial regulations and best practices
- Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable role, including cash allocation and debt chasing
- High attention to detail and accuracy when handling large volumes of data
- Methodical and organised approach to daily, monthly, and annual tasks
- Ability to identify process gaps and suggest improvements
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A Credit Controller is required to work for a international media owner with household names operating across 25+ markets worldwide based in Central London, on a 6 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's most renowned media companies creating and distributing every type of media today.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cash collection and reduce DSO/debtor position across the business
- Identify, track, and manage delinquent customer accounts
- Negotiate payment arrangements and guide customers through the repayment process
- Follow up on outstanding payments and maintain accurate records of all communications
- Use SSG/Workday to monitor and update account statuses
- Build and maintain individual debtor cases and support dispute resolution and prevention
- Assist in producing AR management reports (e.g. aged debtors, credit and collections)
- Maintain customer credit checking and review processes
- Support and engage with the offshore AR team in: Reviewing customer payment histories and credit limits
- Ensuring accurate application of cash remittances
- Posting AR activities and entries
- Managing account suspensions and reinstatements in line with credit policies
- Perform ad hoc duties and demonstrate flexibility as needed
Skills & Experience:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and clear explanation of payment options
- Confident in handling sensitive conversations with diplomacy and professionalism
- Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Solid bookkeeping and numeracy skills, with a strong grasp of outstanding balances and payment plans
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Sound knowledge of financial regulations and best practices
- Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable role, including cash allocation and debt chasing
- High attention to detail and accuracy when handling large volumes of data
- Methodical and organised approach to daily, monthly, and annual tasks
- Ability to identify process gaps and suggest improvements
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement