Credit Controller

We’re working with a well-established Coventry business looking to add a Credit Controller to their finance team on a long term temporary basis. This is a solid, hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of a ledger and support the finance team with cash collection, sales ledger maintenance and query resolution. The business is looking for someone available at short notice who is confident picking things up quickly and building relationships with customers and internal teams. What You’ll Be Doing Managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up to date Opening new customer accounts in line with internal processes Setting, reviewing and maintaining customer credit limits Posting customer receipts, recharge invoices and rebate credit notes Calculating customer prompt payment rebates Sending monthly statements and chasing overdue balances by phone, email and letter Supporting with customer invoice queries and helping resolve issues quickly Maintaining the stop list and escalating unpaid debts where required Assisting the Financial Controller and Finance Director with ad hoc finance tasks What You’ll Bring Previous experience in credit control, sales ledger or a similar finance role The ability to start quickly or at short notice A good understanding of basic financial accounting Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately A confident, personable approach when dealing with customers and internal teams The ability to take responsibility for your work and manage your own ledger VAT knowledge would be beneficial What You’ll Get in Return A long-term temporary opportunity with potential to develop further A stable, established business with a supportive finance team Exposure across both credit control and wider sales ledger duties The chance to work closely with senior finance stakeholders A varied role where you can take genuine ownership of the ledger A quick-moving process for someone available immediately or at short notice This would suit someone who enjoys a traditional credit control role, likes taking ownership of their ledger and is ready to step into a busy finance team quickly