Credit Controller - Temp to Perm

Location: Royston Hourly Rate: £13.00-£15.00 per hour + holiday pay Contract: Temporary to Permanent Initial Contract: 3-month probationary period About the Role Robert Half are working exclusively with an established international business based in Royston who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller, or an individual with strong finance administration experience looking to develop their career within credit control. The successful candidate will join a busy finance function and take responsibility for managing customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected promptly and accurately. The initial three-month period will be on a temporary basis, providing an opportunity for both the candidate and business to ensure the role is a good long-term fit. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms Contacting customers by telephone and email regarding outstanding invoices Allocating and reconciling customer payments Investigating and resolving account queries and discrepancies Maintaining accurate customer account records Monitoring aged debt and prioritising collection activity Escalating overdue or potentially problematic accounts where appropriate Working closely with internal teams to resolve billing and payment queries Supporting month-end processes and credit control reporting Providing regular updates on outstanding debt and collection activity About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience within credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal with customers professionally Good attention to detail and organisational skills The ability to manage a workload effectively and prioritise outstanding debts Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting outstanding balances The ability to work effectively within an international finance environment Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. JBRP1_UKTJ