Credit Controller

Are you a proactive and service led Credit Controller? Fancy joining a lively and fast-paced Creative Agency? Our client is a vibrant and successful media business looking for an experienced Credit Controller to take ownership of their current and historic debtors ledger. The billing team is already in place, so this is a chance to be the specialist. You'll have real autonomy and plenty of visibility, working closely with senior finance leadership. If you like getting stuck in, taking initiative and building great relationships along the way, this one's for you. This is a 12 month contract initially with permanent potential Credit Controller - Responsibilities

• Ledger Ownership: Take charge of a debtors ledger, with c.£80m in annual billings and around 100 invoices raised each week, some of them larger. Most clients pay on time, so your focus is on keeping things healthy and spotting issues early.
• Proactive Collections: Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, escalating where needed, and always keeping client relationships in good shape
• Query Resolution: Work closely with the billing team to resolve queries and disputes quickly and fix any invoicing issues at source
• Cash Allocation & Reconciliation: Allocate cash accurately and keep accounts reconciled.
• Risk Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the ledger, flagging trends, slow payers and potential risks before they become problems.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Report on debtor positions to the CFO, the Billing Manager and, where relevant, the Commercial Manager, building strong working relationships across the business. Credit Controller - Required Experience
• Proven B2B credit control experience, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Media industry experience is advantageous but not essential so this is a rare opportunity to get into this sector
• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the confidence to take initiative and work independently
• A clear understanding of why credit control matters to cash flow and the wider business
• A confident, friendly communicator who can build rapport with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Organised and detail-focused, with the discipline to stay on top of a busy ledger
• Experience working with an ERP or finance system Credit Controller - Package
• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent
• Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
• Start date ASAP but applicants on up to 1 month notice will be welcomed too