Credit Controller

Location: Horsham (Hybrid – Minimum 3 days in office)
Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 or 09:00 – 17:30
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

About the Company
Our client is a leading recruitment agency providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. With a reputation for excellence, they work with top-tier international clients and candidates to deliver exceptional services in a rapidly evolving industry.

They are currently looking to expand their finance team with an experienced and driven Credit Controller. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, global team focusing on managing credit control processes and driving collections for a diverse international portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Take full ownership of the end-to-end credit control process across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Debt Recovery: Proactively chase outstanding debt via phone, email, and client portals; escalate to senior management where necessary.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Recruitment Consultants to ensure timely payment of invoices, specifically regarding brokered deals.
• Strategy & Analysis: Develop and implement strategies to improve DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and reduce aged debt.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports for senior management on outstanding debtor balances, including detailed commentary.
• Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of VMS accounts and client self-bills.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities align with company policy and support month-end and year-end financial processes.

Required Skillset

• Experience: Proven background in a credit control role, ideally within recruitment or professional services.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to effectively manage international clients and cross-border payment complexities.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• Attributes: A self-driven individual with high attention to detail and a proactive, customer-first approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Skillset

• Previous experience using Sage Intacct (or similar accounting software).
• Experience with automated credit control add-ons (e.g., Kolleno, Credit Hound).
• A basic understanding of general accounting principles.

51360BR

INDCC

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.