Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Analyst in Peterborough

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Analyst

£20 per hour (Umbrella) + 6-9 Month Contract + Potential Extension + Global Manufacturing Business + Finance Transformation Projects

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (Commutable from: Stamford, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Spalding, Wisbech, Corby, Kettering, Northampton)

Are you a Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Analyst or Finance Assistant looking for an opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business? Do you have strong Excel skills, experience managing customer accounts and a background in credit control or accounts receivable?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join an established international business on an initial 6-9 month contract, with the potential for extension. You will play an important role within the Financial Services team, supporting global customer accounts, driving cash collection and helping maintain strong financial performance.

This business is a leading name within the manufacturing and engineering sector, operating across international markets. Due to ongoing business transformation, including ERP integration and the transition of transactional activities into a shared service centre, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with an additional Credit Controller.

In this role, you will manage customer accounts, monitor aged debt, negotiate payment plans and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve outstanding payment issues. You'll also support month-end reporting, account reconciliations and process improvement initiatives, with exposure to global finance operations and systems.

This role would suit a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable professional looking for an opportunity within a well-established global organisation, where they can utilise their Excel skills, build relationships and gain exposure to wider financial operations.

The Role:

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  Manage customer accounts, drive cash collection, monitor aged debt and negotiate payment plans to minimise overdue balances.
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  Work closely with customers and internal teams to resolve queries, assess credit risks and improve payment performance.
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  Support month-end activities, including financial reporting, account reconciliations and accounts receivable processes.
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  Contribute to internal and external audits, financial controls and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

The Person:

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  Previous experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance position.
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  Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good general computer literacy.
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  Good understanding of accounting and financial processes, with strong attention to detail.
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  Confident communicator who is highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and follow up outstanding actions.
  
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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.