Credit Controller

Temporary Credit Controller

Location: Newport

Duration: Approximately 2 months potentially longer

Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Temporary Credit Controller for an immediate start.

This is an excellent short-term opportunity to support the finance team following the implementation of a new finance system. Working alongside a long-standing member of staff, you'll focus on reducing a backlog of outstanding invoices and ensuring customer accounts are brought up to date.

This role would suit an experienced Credit Controller who can quickly settle into a busy environment, confidently manage customer accounts and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Collections

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• Proactively manage outstanding customer accounts and recover overdue debt in line with agreed payment terms.
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• Contact customers by telephone and email to chase overdue invoices while maintaining positive customer relationships.
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• Work through a backlog of outstanding invoices following a recent system implementation.
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• Negotiate payment arrangements and resolve payment disputes professionally.
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• Maintain accurate records of all customer contact and collection activity.
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Account Management

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• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
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• Resolve invoice and payment queries by liaising with customers and internal departments.
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• Allocate incoming customer payments accurately.
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• Review customer accounts and escalate any potential credit risks.
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• Support the setup of new customer accounts and credit checks where required.
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Reporting & Finance Support

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• Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates on collection progress.
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• Support month-end activities, reconciliations and cash collection reporting.
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• Assist with improving processes following the recent system implementation.
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• Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained.
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About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and enjoys building strong customer relationships while delivering excellent results.

You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience in a Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger position.
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• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
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• Confidence managing difficult conversations professionally.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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• Experience using Sage 200 would be highly desirable.
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• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a busy finance team.
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What's on Offer

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• Immediate start available.
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• Approximately 2-month temporary assignment.
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• £15.00 per hour plus holiday pay.
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• Friendly and supportive working environment.
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• Opportunity to play a key role in helping the business complete an important post-system implementation project.
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If you're an experienced Credit Controller available immediately and looking for your next temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Môrwell Talent Solutions for more information.