Senior Credit Control Leader

16 hours ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
Senior Credit Control Leader

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Credit Control Leader to join our team in Leicestershire. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in credit management to drive growth and improvement in our business. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing a team of 12 credit control clerks across multiple sites, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and implementing effective credit control strategies.

About the Role:

This is a full-time position with hybrid working arrangements. You will work within a vibrant open-plan office within the busy finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. As a dedicated Senior Credit Control Leader, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading a team of 12 credit control clerks across multiple sites.
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive credit control strategies.
  • Collaborating closely with the Sales, Operations, and Invoicing teams to resolve any disputes or issues related to customer accounts, ensuring billing accuracy and quick resolution of any discrepancies.
  • Conducting regular audits to identify areas for improvement.
  • Staying informed about relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices related to credit control and debt collection.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting for the credit control function.
  • Supporting the General Ledger team and assisting with external audits, ensuring all required documentation and records are up-to-date.

Ideally You Will Have:

To succeed in this role, you will have:
  • Proven experience as a Credit Control Manager or in a senior credit control role, with a deep understanding of credit control processes and risk management.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a team to achieve targets.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage difficult situations and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical skills and experience in using financial software to produce reports and manage accounts.
  • A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions to improve credit management and cash flow.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of credit policies, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with credit control and accounting software is preferred.

What's On Offer:

In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary of £42,500pa, depending on experience, along with hybrid working arrangements, 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, private medical care, and on-site parking.
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