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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