Temporary Credit Control Manager (Contract, Temporary) in Leicester

We are working with a growing international business to recruit a German Speaking Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who is fluent in German and enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong customer relationships and working within a fast-paced international environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take ownership of a portfolio of German-speaking customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected within agreed payment terms.
• Proactively chase overdue debt via telephone and email, communicating confidently in both German and English.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support effective and timely cash collection.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries, disputes and account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure collection activity is recorded appropriately.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Review aged debt regularly and prioritise accounts based on value, risk and payment history.
• Agree and monitor payment plans where appropriate.
• Escalate higher-risk or significantly overdue accounts in line with internal procedures.
• Support month-end reporting and provide updates around aged debt, cash collection and outstanding issues.
• Assist with continuous improvements across credit control processes and procedures.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience working within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.
• Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Confidence managing your own ledger and proactively chasing outstanding debt.
• Strong telephone manner with the ability to have constructive but commercially focused conversations around payment.
• Experience resolving invoice queries and customer disputes.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider finance and commercial teams.
• Previous experience managing German or DACH-region customers would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

• The opportunity to join an established and growing international business.
• Exposure to a varied international customer base.
• A role offering genuine ownership of your ledger and customer relationships.
• A supportive finance environment with opportunities to develop your Credit Control and Accounts Receivable experience.