Credit Controller - Temporary - Fully Remote

Are you an experienced finance professional with a talent for managing high-volume customer accounts?

THE ORGANISATION

You will be supporting a UK-based organisation operating within the manufacturing, distribution. This business handles a substantial number of client accounts across retail chains and portal-driven customers, with a focus on cash flow management and credit control. The organisation values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous process improvement, offering a flexible work environment with remote options across the UK.

• Support the accounts receivable functions for a busy European business.
• Manage relationships with key retail clients like supermarkets and wholesale customers.
• Maintain strong internal controls compliant with industry standards.
• Contribute to ongoing process enhancements and efficiency projects.
• Support a collaborative finance team, providing leadership and guidance.
• Flexibility in remote working, with a focus on service delivery and meeting KPIs.

THE ROLE

This temporary Credit Controller role is crucial for managing a busy accounts receivable environment. You will oversee credit risk, customer credit limits, and aged debt recovery, ensuring cash flow stability. The role involves supervising a small team, assisting with month-end reconciliations, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment issues promptly. Working within a dynamic, high-volume environment, your expertise will help streamline collections activities and improve debt recovery processes.

• Build strong partnerships with retail clients, resolving payment disputes quickly.
• Administer customer accounts, processing invoices, amendments, and queries.
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms, acting swiftly on deviations.
• Provide guidance to the team on aged debt resolution and escalation procedures.
• Complete month-end AR procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.
• Implement and refine collection processes, supporting continuous improvements.
• Lead and supervise the credit control team, fostering a proactive team environment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or debt recovery with high-volume accounts.
• Ideally some experience working with major retail or portal-driven clients like Tesco, Asda, or Morrisons.
• Ability to manage busy deadlines and review reports critically.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with customers and internal teams.

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions (EUR, PLN).
• Knowledge of treasury functions and cash flow management.

ON OFFER

This is a three-month temporary assignment offering remote working across the UK, with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role. The salary range is £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience. 

• Competitive salary between £30,000 – £35,000.
• Flexible remote working arrangement within the UK.
• Initial three-month contract with potential for extension or permanency.
• Supportive team environment and leadership opportunity.
• Work within a busy, varied environment with opportunities to develop your skills.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.