Robert Half Finance and Accounting are recruiting for an immediate interim Credit Controller to join a fast paced FMCG company on a Temporary basis for 3 to 6 months. This is a crucial role for our client as this is the run up to their busiest time of year. Role As Interim Credit Controller your responsibilities will range from: Processing new account applications, assessing creditworthiness, and setting of credit limits and payment terms Maximise cash flow by ensuring cash is collected in line with or below payment terms for all accounts Review overdue accounts daily and place customers on monitor / stop when necessary Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to collect overdue payments, manage their payment options and find appropriate resolutions to their account queries Review held orders daily and release in line with authority levels and within cut-off times Ensure that credit limits are adhered to at all times and to ensure that credit limit reviews are in line with changing risk and/or payment history Process credit and debit card payments Maintain a log procedure, by account, of any queries received and corresponding communication relating to collection of the outstanding debt To negotiate and monitor payment plans within agreed authority levels for their ledgers To maintain an accurate Accounts Receivable ledger and ensure accounts are reconciled regularly To liaise with sales personnel and internal departments (Sales Ops, Customer Care etc.) to resolve queries on customer accounts in a timely manner Assist on the systems Profile The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience working within credit control and will have been exposed to a variety of systems. Notice period is preferred to be either immediately or available on a 1 weeks notice. FMCG or Retail is highly desirable. Company Our client is an award winning FMCG company based in North London. Salary & Benefits This Temporary Credit Controller position will be paying circa £13-£15 per hour, dependant on experience. The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training . Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Where rates of pay or salary ranges are detailed these are dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. If you wish to apply for this position please read our Privacy Notice which details how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information: https://www.roberthalf.co.uk/privacy-notice.