Credit Control Team Leader

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment organization is seeking a Credit Control Team Leader to manage debt collection and enhance cashflow. This role requires proficiency in credit control, strong communication, and leadership skills, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options. Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team culture are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Permanent role

Professional growth opportunities

Pension and bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in credit control, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and customers.
• Leadership abilities to guide and support team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the credit control function.
• Partner with Operations and Senior Management to minimise credit risk.
• Deliver accurate cashflow forecasting and credit risk assessments.
• Play a key role in ERP upgrade.

Skills

Credit control expertise

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Client Details

This organisation operates within the FMCG industry, providing quality products to a wide customer base. As a small-sized company, it values efficiency and precision in its operations, particularly within the Accounting & Finance department.

Description

The key responsibilities for the role of Credit Control Team Leader will include:

• Lead and manage the credit control function, ensuring timely debt collection and strong cashflow
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, and Senior Management to minimise credit risk and resolve queries
• Deliver accurate cashflow forecasting and credit risk assessments to support decision-making
• Play a key role in ERP upgrade, improving systems and processes
• Benefit from excellent training, development, and clear long-term career progression opportunities

Profile

A successful Credit Control Team Leader should have:

• A strong background in credit control, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and customers.
• Leadership abilities to guide and support team members effectively.

Job Offer

The role of Credit Control Team Leader offers a competitive salary of 40,000 - 42,500 per annum, plus:

• Hybrid working for improved work-life balance
• Permanent role with a well-established company in Chertsey
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Pension and bonus scheme included