Part Time Credit Controller

Location: Preston
Hours: 14 hours per week (flexible)
Contract: Long-term temporary maternity cover until approx. Jan/Feb 2027
Organisation: Family Charity

We are recruiting a Part-Time Credit Controller to support our small and friendly finance team within a family-focused charity based in Preston. This is a maternity cover position and will run until approximately January/February 2027, offering a long-term temporary opportunity.

The role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to credit control, and confidence working with finance systems including Sage.

• 14 hours per week
• Flexible hours:
  • 2 full days, or
  • Shorter hours across 3-4 days
• Must work one of the following days: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
• Remaining hours can be arranged flexibly around team needs

• Input Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger transactions using Sage software
• Lead on the charity's credit control processes
• Proactively liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure ledgers are accurate and any issues are promptly resolved
• Take instructions from the Finance Manager regarding organisation and prioritisation of work
• Establish and maintain records and files in line with written procedures
• Provide reception cover on a rota basis during staff absence
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, both internally and externally
• Participate in staff meetings
• Undertake training where required
• Work in accordance with all charity policies and procedures

• Experience in credit control or a similar finance role
• Confident using Sage and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload and work independently within a small team
• Professional, reliable, and supportive in approach

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