Your new company

A successful, long-standing company based in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join the company.

Your new role

• Manage and support the credit control function, supporting staff, ensuring efficient daily operations.
• Oversee workload distribution and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all accounts are paid within agreed timescales.
• Process all sales ledger transactions, including credit notes and adjustments.
• Manage administrative processes for held or queried transactions.
• Complete month‑end duties, including statements, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Produce aged debt analysis and other debtor‑related reports.
• Maintain accurate discount structures and implement approved changes.
• Process VAT bad debt relief documentation.
• Perform daily payment terminal close‑downs and financial reconciliations.
• Update T‑accounts for end‑of‑day financial reporting.
• Monitor items issued on loan or evaluation, ensuring timely return or payment.
• Follow up on overdue balances, taking appropriate action to secure settlement.
• Escalate serious outstanding debt to senior leadership.
• Liaise with legal representatives and debt recovery specialists when required.
• Approve and process write‑offs for uncollectable debt.
• Conduct external credit checks as required.
• Manage account closures and conduct full account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily updates on balances, credits, and payments for senior teams.
• Produce forward‑payment analysis reports.
• Complete annual depreciation and support annual audit activity.
• Handle confidential financial correspondence securely and appropriately.
• Respond to telephone queries and provide general support to the finance function.
• Manage filing and maintain accurate administrative records.
• Process applications for new financial accounts, including obtaining credit checks.
• Prepare and issue debt‑related correspondence.
• Process advance payments for accounts requiring payment prior to dispatch.
• Set up new financial accounts in line with internal standards and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven background in credit control or a comparable finance role.
• Experience overseeing or supervising team members.
• Familiarity with accounting or financial management software.
• Strong numerical ability with a confident approach to data interpretation.
• Determined, resilient, and able to develop positive working relationships.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• High level of accuracy and a methodical approach to workload.
• Strong organisational abilities with effective immunocompetent skills.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to collective goals.
• Capable of identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Service‑minded, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Motivated by achieving targets and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities or processes.

What you'll get in return

£Competitive salary

What you need to do now

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