Safeguardglobal

Credit Controller (Fixed Term 6 months)

In short

This Credit Controller role manages customer accounts receivable, chases overdue payments, and supports healthy cash flow for a global HR/payroll services company operating in nearly 190 countries. It's a fixed-term (6 months), hybrid, UK-based position requiring strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work with cross-functional, multicultural teams. The job demands balancing collection targets with maintaining good customer relationships.

About the role
We're looking for a proactive Credit Controller to manage customer accounts receivable, follow up on overdue payments, and support healthy cash flow. If you enjoy analysing data, resolving payment challenges, and building effective customer relationships, this role is for you!
How you will make a difference
•Manage assigned customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
•Proactively contact customers regarding overdue balances and follow up on payment commitments.
•Investigate payment delays, identify discrepancies, and resolve account-related issues.
•Maintain accurate records of collection activities, customer communications, and promised payment dates.
•Monitor account statuses and schedule follow-ups to minimise overdue debts.
•Apply established credit control procedures while balancing customer relationships with collection targets.
What will make you stand out
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
•Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
•Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
•Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
•Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Who we are and what we do
Safeguard Global is global, with offices worldwide and a workforce in 50+ countries. We enable global expansion without the risk by helping 1,500+ customers to hire, manage, and pay their employees in nearly 190 countries.
Our Global Benefits
•Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.
•Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family.
•Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in.
•Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
•International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world.
•Human centered culture: Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
•Learning: Access to 2 learning platforms to support continuous growth at your own pace.
This is a fixed-term position (6 months).

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