Credit Control Officer (Financial) “Hybrid working – approximately 2 days per week in the office” - 3 days working from home

Temporary

Full-time – 37 hours per week

Location: Portsmouth (PO)

Start Date: 11 May 2026

End Date: 10 November 2026

Pay Rate: £17.90 per hour + Holiday pay £2.16

We are currently recruiting for a Credit Control Officer to join a busy Finance team on a temporary basis.

This role focuses on ensuring that income billed to customers is collected efficiently, while maintaining strong relationships and resolving queries promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of accounts within the sundry debtors ledger

Ensure timely collection of outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms

Monitor aged debt reports and proactively chase overdue payments

Investigate and resolve customer queries, liaising with internal departments where required

Negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate

Accurately update and maintain records on internal systems

Take payments over the telephone

Produce regular reports on account status and collections activity

Requirements:

Proven experience in credit control and collections

Strong understanding of invoicing, billing and accounts receivable processes

Ability to reconcile accounts and manage financial data accurately

Confident communicator with strong telephone manner

Experience using Microsoft Office and financial systems (Oracle desirable)

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Additional Information:

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Smart casual dress code

Credit Control Officer (Financial)

Temporary

Full-time – 37 hours per week

Location: Portsmouth (PO)

Start Date: 11 May 2026

End Date: 10 November 2026

Pay Rate: £17.90 per hour + Holiday pay £2.16

We are currently recruiting for a Credit Control Officer to join a busy Finance team on a temporary basis.

This role focuses on ensuring that income billed to customers is collected efficiently, while maintaining strong relationships and resolving queries promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of accounts within the sundry debtors ledger

Ensure timely collection of outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms

Monitor aged debt reports and proactively chase overdue payments

Investigate and resolve customer queries, liaising with internal departments where required

Negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate

Accurately update and maintain records on internal systems

Take payments over the telephone

Produce regular reports on account status and collections activity

Requirements:

Proven experience in credit control and collections

Strong understanding of invoicing, billing and accounts receivable processes

Ability to reconcile accounts and manage financial data accurately

Confident communicator with strong telephone manner

Experience using Microsoft Office and financial systems (Oracle desirable)

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Additional Information:

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Smart casual dress code

Should your application be successful, you will be contacted shortly.

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