Credit Controller

Credit Controller / Accounts Payable Assistant
Peterborough | £21.00 per hour FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) | £15.40 per hour PAYE | 6–9 Month Contract | Immediate Start
Office based 5 days PW in Peterborough
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Credit Controller to join a global manufacturing organisation at their Peterborough site. This is an initial 6–9 month contract with the potential for extension, supporting a busy Finance team during a period of significant business activity and process change.
Working within a collaborative Accounts Receivable team, you'll be responsible for managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments, reducing aged debt and supporting a range of finance-related projects. This is a varied role offering exposure to an international customer base within a well-established engineering business.
Key Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and collecting outstanding payments.
Reducing aged debt whilst maintaining strong customer relationships.
Negotiating payment plans and resolving account queries.
Producing regular updates and reports using Microsoft Excel.
Supporting month-end activities and account reconciliations.
Working closely with internal departments to resolve payment issues.
Contributing to process improvements and supporting ongoing finance projects.What We're Looking For

Previous Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Good computer literacy and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and professionally chase outstanding payments.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy team environment.Experience within manufacturing or engineering, knowledge of credit insurance, Power BI, or membership of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Role

Peterborough (fully office-based, five days per week)
Immediate start available.
Initial 6–9 month contract with the possibility of extension.
£21.00 per hour FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35).
£15.40 per hour PAYE also available.If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next long-term contract opportunity with a recognised global manufacturer, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail