Senior Credit Controller

4 weeks ago


Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SMS Environmental Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our team at SMS Environmental. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's credit control function, ensuring timely collection of debts and reducing the company's debtor days.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the company's credit management procedures and drive operational improvements
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure that receivables are collected on time
  • Minimise credit risks and preserve customer relationships
  • Oversee the company's credit control function and ensure timely collection of debts
  • Reduce the company's debtor days and improve cash flow
  • Set credit limits for new and existing customers after conducting thorough credit checks and risk assessments
  • Lead and mentor the Assistant Credit Controller, providing training, support, and performance management
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a senior credit control role
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret financial information
  • Customer-oriented with a focus on maintaining relationships
  • Strong understanding of credit control procedures, risk management, and collection strategies
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations and make sound decisions to protect company interests
  • Proficient in financial software and systems; strong knowledge of Excel
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
What We Offer
  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity pay
  • Employee Assistance Plan including a 24/7 free confidential helpline
  • Employee discounts and cashback savings
  • Extra bonus holiday for birthday on completion of 2 years' service
  • Private medical care plan or cash alternative on completion of 2 years' service
  • Free Financial Guidance (remote)
  • Free Travel Guidance (remote)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme (through salary sacrifice)
  • Support to gain further training and qualifications
About SMS Environmental

SMS Environmental is a leading water hygiene service provider throughout the UK, ensuring the public are protected from infectious diseases that can be carried through water systems. We provide essential services to an array of domestic and commercial clients, including water testing, risk assessments, air sampling, and air conditioning maintenance.

We work closely with City & Guilds, CIBSE (CPD) Accreditation Board, and UKAS to create, review, and enhance modern water hygiene training course contents, materials, and assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose and set high standards for the whole sector to aspire to.

All SMS employees are trained to the highest standard using a range of in-house training and external learning programmes that are accredited by City & Guilds. SMS Environmental has been awarded the Investors in People accreditation since 2011 and Newsweek have rated us as one of the top UK top 100 Most Loved Workplaces.



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