Senior Credit Controller
JOB_53175364687788Job type
PermanentLocation
BriggWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Credit ControlIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Competitive
SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER - BRIGG - £27,000 - £30,000
Your new company
This company's commitment to excellence in both products and processes is a driving force behind our work. They believe in the people behind the scenes who truly shape their success. Their dedication and teamwork have laid the foundation for a resilient and flourishing environment. They cultivate a close, collaborative atmosphere while operating with the reach and ambition of a much larger entity.Your new role
Will consist of:- Generating and distributing overdue account notifications across multiple business units.
- Monitoring internal account activity for a designated group of operational sites.
- Supporting the onboarding process for new customer accounts, including system setup and data entry.
- Conducting credit assessments for account openings, credit limit reviews, and financial adjustments.
- Processing and allocating incoming payments on a daily basis.
- Tracking and managing customer credit limits to ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Following up on outstanding balances through various communication channels and escalating issues as needed.
- Coordinating with third-party agencies for external debt recovery when internal efforts are exhausted.
- Initiating legal proceedings for unresolved small debts when appropriate.
- Addressing and resolving customer payment discrepancies and account queries.
- Contributing to broader credit control and sales ledger functions, including month-end reporting and reconciliations.
- Providing daily support to the credit management team and offering coverage during periods of absence.
The hours for this position are 7.30 – 16:00, early finish every second Friday at 1.30 and the other Friday is an 8.30-5 finish.
What you'll need to succeed
- A minimum of 5 years experience in credit control
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency.
- Proven experience managing complex, high-volume financial ledgers across multiple operational units.
- Confident, proactive, and approachable with a positive and motivated attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in standard office software, including spreadsheets and word processing tools.
- Capable of working independently while also contributing effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial software platforms.
- Understanding of credit insurance processes and claims handling.
- Knowledge of legal procedures related to debt recovery, including small claims processes.
What you'll get in return
- Generous annual leave allowance, including public holidays, with options to purchase additional days or sell unused leave.
- Competitive, contributory retirement savings plan.
- Health and wellbeing support through a comprehensive employee assistance program, offering 24/7 access to counselling, legal, financial, and lifestyle advice.
- Enhanced family leave policies to support maternity, paternity, and adoption needs.
- Paid company sick leave to support employee health and recovery.
- Recognition of long-term commitment through service-based awards.
- Access to exclusive discounts on retail, travel, entertainment, and more via a dedicated employee benefits platform.
- Staff purchase privileges on selected products and services.
- Cycle-to-work scheme promoting sustainable commuting.
- Paid volunteering day annually to support community engagement and personal causes.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior Credit ControllerJOB_531753646877882025-05-152025-08-13
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