Credit Control Manager: Lead Cash Flow & Collections

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to take ownership of the credit control function. The role involves managing a small team, enhancing cash flow, and mitigating credit risk. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in credit control, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive leadership style. Attractive benefits include a generous holiday allowance, workplace pension, and ongoing professional development resources.

Benefits

Attractive total reward package

Generous holiday allowance

Workplace pension provision

Access to employee benefits

Ongoing training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Strong background in credit control with experience leading or supervising a team.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of accounts and drive improved collection outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and engage effectively at all levels.
• Solid analytical skills with confidence using Excel.
• A practical hands-on leadership style focused on coaching development.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain credit control practices that support business growth.
• Lead the receivables strategy ensuring timely and effective collection.
• Oversee and support a small credit control team across multiple sites.
• Evaluate customer credit requests and set appropriate limits.
• Take responsibility for escalated account issues.
• Produce management information on debtor positions and cash flow.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to take ownership of the credit control function. The role involves managing a small team, enhancing cash flow, and mitigating credit risk. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in credit control, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive leadership style. Attractive benefits include a generous holiday allowance, workplace pension, and ongoing professional development resources.