Senior Credit Controller

We are seeking two experienced Interim Senior Credit Controllers to join a busy and high-volume credit control function within a fast-paced business services environment. The primary focus of this assignment is to support the business in reducing DSO, accelerating cash collection, and actively managing a small number of key high-priority accounts requiring immediate attention and resolution.

This is a hands-on role for a minimum of three months suited to individuals who thrive in transactional, high-pressure environments and are confident engaging directly with clients, internal stakeholders, and offshore teams to drive results quickly.

This role can be hybrid working in London or remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high-priority and complex debtor accounts requiring immediate resolution


• Proactively manage end-to-end credit control activity to reduce aged debt and improve DSO performance


• Make high-volume outbound calls to chase outstanding invoices and resolve payment delays


• Work closely with internal senior credit control team members and offshore resource teams to ensure alignment and execution of collections strategy


• Manage invoice queries, disputes, and escalations through to resolution


• Maintain accurate records of debtor activity, payment commitments, and follow-ups


• Build strong relationships with clients to influence timely payment behaviour


• Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen cash collection efficiency


• Work collaboratively within a structured credit control function handling large transactional volumes

Candidate Profile

We are looking for experienced credit professionals who have worked in:

• Recruitment or other high-volume, transactional industries (preferred)


• Contract / temporary billing environments (e.g. temp-per-week invoicing models)


• High-pressure credit control roles where strong collections performance is essential

The ideal candidates will be:

• Confident, proactive, and highly driven


• Comfortable making frequent outbound calls and pushing for payment


• Assertive when required, with strong negotiation and influencing skills


• Experienced in managing high-volume debtor ledgers and complex client accounts


• Able to work independently and prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment


• Resilient, energetic, and results-focused

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in Senior Credit Control or Credit Management roles


• Strong experience reducing aged debt and improving DSO


• Experience within recruitment or similarly high-transaction environments


• Confident handling disputes, escalations, and complex account issues


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience working with offshore/shared service teams advantageous


• Competent with Excel and standard finance/ERP systems

If this role is of interest, please apply or reach out to Cerys Smith.

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