Credit Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Finance team. This is a 6 month fixed term contract based in our Birmingham office working on a hybrid basis.
A snapshot of your day:
- Ensuring that all clients are chased for payment within their agreed payment terms
- Dealing with all clients in a polite and efficient manner
- Resolving any client queries to everyone’s satisfaction
- Preparing a monthly Credit Control report for finance committee
- Attend and participate at monthly Credit Control meeting with line manager
- Advising Sales Ledger on any discrepancies
- Monitoring of unapplied payments
- Production of all client Monthly Statements
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Previous credit control experience is essential
- Experience of working within an accounts function would be necessary
- Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective team working
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with Excel
- Experience with Oracle fusion or a similar ERP system is highly desirable
- Minimum of GCSE Grade “5” or “C” in Maths and English
What's in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
A generous pension scheme with 5% employee contributions matched by a 10% employer contribution.
25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years' service.
Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.
The opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
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