Credit Controller

Credit Controller (English, Spanish & Italian)
6-9-Month Contract

Location:

Darlington (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
PAYE: up to £15.38 premium rate per hour
Potential to convert to a permanent contract

Make an impact in a truly international finance team

A global leader is seeking a multilingual Credit Controller to join its European Order to Cash organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role where your language skills and customer‑focused mindset will directly support the company's strategy to standardise and centralise credit operations.

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in driving strong cash performance across multiple markets. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts
Maximising cash collection using proven credit control techniques
Minimising bad debt while maintaining excellent customer relationships
Resolving queries accurately and efficiently
Producing timely, accurate reporting for internal stakeholders
Ensuring full compliance with processes and policies
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams across the region to support best practice

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment and enjoys balancing customer service with commercial focus.
What you'll bring

Fluency in English, Spanish and Italian (essential)
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Ability to prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload
A proactive, problem‑solving approach
Experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance function (preferred)
Why this role stands out

Work for a globally recognised brand with a strong reputation for developing talent
Hybrid working for great work-life balance
Be part of a major transformation programme
Real opportunity for the contract to become permanent
Join a supportive, collaborative shared services environment

What you need to do now

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