Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.5 to £15.35 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Hourly Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, TS1 1QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4773994_1772008724 |
Summary
Credit Controller (English, Spanish & Italian)
6-9-Month Contract
Location: Darlington (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
PAYE: up to £15.38 premium rate per hour
Potential to convert to a permanent contract
Make an impact in a truly international finance team
A global leader is seeking a multilingual Credit Controller to join its European Order to Cash organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role where your language skills and customer‑focused mindset will directly support the company's strategy to standardise and centralise credit operations.
What you'll be doingYou'll play a key role in driving strong cash performance across multiple markets. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of customer accounts
- Maximising cash collection using proven credit control techniques
- Minimising bad debt while maintaining excellent customer relationships
- Resolving queries accurately and efficiently
- Producing timely, accurate reporting for internal stakeholders
- Ensuring full compliance with processes and policies
- Collaborating with cross‑functional teams across the region to support best practice
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment and enjoys balancing customer service with commercial focus.
What you'll bring
- Fluency in English, Spanish and Italian (essential)
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload
- A proactive, problem‑solving approach
- Experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance function (preferred)
Why this role stands out
- Work for a globally recognised brand with a strong reputation for developing talent
- Hybrid working for great work-life balance
- Be part of a major transformation programme
- Real opportunity for the contract to become permanent
- Join a supportive, collaborative shared services environment
What you need to do now
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