Interim Senior Credit Controller


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE11 3RU
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join a global organisation operating across multiple international markets. The role is based in Leciester and is a fully office-based role. It will initially be a 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent role following this period. The FTE salary is up to £43,000 depending on experience (this will be paid hourly). This is a fully end-to-end role with ownership of the AR and credit control process, supporting a B2B / professional customer base. This role is part of the initial build-out of a large finance team at a Leicester base, offering excellent scope for career progression and future people management responsibility as the team continues to grow. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical skills (SAP and Excel), and have experience managing multi-currency ledgers within a global setting.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end Accounts Receivable and Credit Control

Cash application and allocation across multi-currency ledgers

Proactive collections and overdue debt management

Credit risk assessment and ongoing account monitoring

Supporting and driving automation of AR processes

Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships (internal & external)

Managing a portfolio of B2B / professional clients

Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all AR activities

Systems & Technical Skills

SAP experience - Highly advantageous

Strong Excel capability (pivot tables, data manipulation, analysis)

Experience working with multi-currency ledgers within a global business

Exposure to shared service centre (SSC) environments is highly desirable - alternatively, proven experience in high-volume, fast-paced settings

Candidate Profile

Proven background in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience

Ability to confidently manage stakeholder relationships

Highly organised with a strong sense of urgency

Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and responsiveness

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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