Interim Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14/hr |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4786738_1775742915 |
Summary
Location: Nailsea
Pay rate: £14 per hour
Contract type: Temporary assignment
Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
A well established organisation operating within the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to support its finance team on a temporary basis. This role will focus on maintaining a healthy debtor ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances while delivering a professional customer focused service.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively managing a high volume debtor ledger
- Contacting customers by telephone and email to collect overdue payments
- Setting up and monitoring payment plans in line with internal policies
- Allocating and reconciling incoming payments
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Chasing overdue debt in line with agreed timescales
- Updating customer accounts accurately on the finance system
- Liaising with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies
- Supporting month end reporting relating to aged debt
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
- Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally
- Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment
- A proactive and resilient approach to debt collection
What is on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a reputable and stable organisation
- Supportive finance team and structured onboarding
- Convenient Nailsea location with good transport links
This role will suit a Credit Controller who is immediately available or available at short notice and comfortable working in a busy credit environment.
What you need to do now
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