Credit Control Manager

Howett Thorpe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation based in Greater London is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to lead a team of 5 Credit Controllers. The role includes ensuring cash collection targets are achieved and improving credit control processes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in credit control. This position offers hybrid working with flexible hours and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Car parking onsite

Enhanced pension scheme

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing a credit control team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 5 Credit Controllers.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the credit control function.
• Monitoring aged debtor reports and reducing overdue accounts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

This established and growing organisation based in Guildford is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to lead their credit function. You will be joining a forward-thinking and supportive business that has a collaborative working culture and a strong reputation in the market. This role offers hybrid working, with flexibility on working hours, and excellent career development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people manager with strong credit control expertise to take ownership of a team and drive performance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Car parking onsite
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

The Credit Control Manager – The Role

In this role, you will be managing a team of 5 Credit Controllers and will report into the Head of Finance. You will be responsible for overseeing the full credit control function, ensuring cash collection targets are achieved, minimising aged debt, and improving overall processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 5 Credit Controllers, setting clear objectives and KPIs
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the credit control function
• Monitoring aged debtor reports and reducing overdue accounts through effective strategies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to support prompt payment and resolve disputes
• Producing monthly debtor analysis and reporting to senior management
• Implementing and refining credit control policies, processes, and systems
• Working closely with the wider finance team to support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Handling escalated debt recovery cases and liaising with legal advisors when required
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team

The successful Credit Control Manager will have

• Experience managing a credit control team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash flow
• Strong IT skills, with experience using ERP/accounting systems and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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