Your new company

You will work for a local company that has been in business for 60 years and continuing to grow and expand throughout the UK.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller and Directors, you will be responsible for managing the Credit Control team and taking responsibility for all credit control activities within the company. This role would be suitable for an experienced manager or experienced credit controller looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities:
Managing a team of credit controllers.
Overseeing responsibility for the credit control team and their portfolio of debtor accounts, ensuring adherence to company processes, credit and payment terms, and credit checks.
Responsible for the production and analysis of the debt analysis report (reporting risks, variances and further action plans)
Responsible for cashflow forecasting on a monthly basis.
Maintaining a suite of reporting and recording of credit applications, payments and bad debt and providing relevant reports and analysis of the data.
Ensure the processing of bad debt collection, e.g., small claims, insurance, letters etc.
Work with the Sales Director to ensure problematic accounts are managed accordingly.
Manage resolution of billing disputes, complaints and discrepancies, responding to escalated complaints within specified timeframes.
Supporting daily activities of the credit control function as required.
Develop strategic partnerships across the management team, working with internal departments to promote a culture of communication, continuous improvement and teamwork.

What you'll need to succeed

Good knowledge of the credit control function within a business.
Previous experience in a high-volume billing environment
An understanding and appreciation for the importance of prioritising workload and leading a team.
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Competent in Microsoft Office suite

What you'll get in return

You will work for a trusted local employer on a full-time, permanent basis.

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.