Credit Controller

SF Recruitment are currently working with a well-established business in Central Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on an interim basis for an initial period of approximately 3 months.

This is a hands-on role supporting a specific finance project, with a key focus on proactively obtaining outstanding VAT invoices and documentation across a large client portfolio. You'll be speaking directly with external contacts, investigating missing information and ensuring progress is accurately tracked and reported.

What You'll Be Doing Proactively chase outstanding VAT invoices and supporting documentation via phone and email Manage a portfolio of outstanding items, ensuring records and contact information remain accurate Prepare weekly reports highlighting outstanding invoices and collection progress Review aged and unresolved items with the Finance Manager and agree appropriate next steps Monitor incoming invoices and identify items ready for allocation Liaise with the wider finance team to resolve queries and missing information Maintain accurate data and ensure internal processes and procedures are followed Provide additional support to the finance team throughout the assignment

What You'll Bring Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role Confidence speaking with customers and stakeholders over the phone Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of outstanding items Good Excel skills and confidence producing reports Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to organise your own workload and work to deadlines A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate and resolve outstanding queries

What You'll Get in Return Central Birmingham location Opportunity to join an established finance function and take ownership of a defined project Immediate / short-notice starters are particularly encouraged to apply