Credit Control Manager

Insight Select; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international distributor in the UK is seeking a Credit Control Manager to lead their finance team. This role involves overseeing credit management tasks, managing customer relationships, and directing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit control and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 with benefits including free parking and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

Free parking

Monday – Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Control Manager.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with ERP systems.
• Understanding of both domestic and international trade finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team overseeing credit-related tasks.
• Analyse credit risk and approve credit lines for customers.
• Manage relationships with third-party debt collection agencies.

Skills

Credit Control Management

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Change Management

Tools

Great Plains

NetSuite

Job description

Credit Control Manager | £45,000 - £50,000 | Dartford, Kent (office based)

My client, an international distributor, are currently looking for a Credit Control Manager to join their busy finance team on a permanent basis. This is a hands‑on leadership role, taking full ownership of the credit management function and leading a small, dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team, overseeing all credit-related tasks including bank postings, adjustments, and manual invoicing
• Analyse credit risk and approve credit lines for customers
• Approve customer orders and manage the company's credit insurance policy
• Drive the use of collections software to achieve and exceed cash collection targets
• Manage relationships with third‑party debt collection agencies
• Oversee credit management for both domestic and international trade

Skills

• Proven experience as a Credit Control Manager
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with ERP systems (experience with Great Plains and/or NetSuite is a plus)
• Understanding of both domestic and international trade finance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Hands‑on, proactive, and able to motivate a team through periods of change

Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Free parking
• Monday – Friday