via reed · 1 June 2026 ·12 days ago

Assistant Credit Controller

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London Contract GBP 50,159 – 68,250
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We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Credit Controller to join a major London public-sector organisation on an interim basis. This role focuses on delivering effective credit control and debt collection activities within a complex, regulated environment, ensuring financial risk is minimised and cash flow is optimised.

Key Details

  • Contract Length: Until November 2026

  • Location: Victoria Station House, London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

  • Daily Rate: £192.92 PAYE / £262.50 Umbrella

  • Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

As an Assistant Credit Controller, you will support end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable activities across multiple business areas. You will play a key role in monitoring customer accounts, assessing credit risk, and managing overdue debt while ensuring all activities align with internal governance, controls, and financial regulations.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who can quickly integrate into a complex environment and contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Run credit checks on new customers, assessing against policy and recommending appropriate trading limits

  • Monitor and review credit ratings of existing customers, adjusting trading limits where required

  • Oversee the dunning process and manage collection of overdue debt

  • Handle debt disputes, liaising with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and third-party agencies to reach resolution

  • Support and guide junior team members with exception billing activities, including invoice adjustments

  • Act as a point of escalation for junior colleagues and ensure risks and issues are raised appropriately

  • Deliver against defined KPIs and performance targets

  • Respond to customer, business, and Finance queries in a timely and professional manner

  • Ensure all activities comply with policies, controls, thresholds, and a risk-based approach

  • Maintain accurate financial records using systems such as SAP

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience working in a large, complex or regulated environment (public sector desirable)

  • Strong understanding of credit control, debt collection, and accounts receivable processes

  • Proven experience managing overdue debt and credit risk

  • Experience handling debt disputes and escalations

  • Working knowledge of SAP and strong Microsoft Office skills

  • Understanding of accounting principles

  • Ability to support and guide junior team members

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Experience working in business services environments

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, risk-aware approach

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV in Word format (.docx).

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