Credit Control Team Leader

Hutcheon Mearns; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Scotland seeks a Credit Control Team Leader. In this role, you will lead a team, manage customer accounts, and drive collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has proven credit control experience, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work arrangement with three days on-site and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control within a manufacturing environment.
• Track record of motivating and developing a team.
• Ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of credit controllers.
• Manage the credit assessment process.
• Drive process improvements to streamline collections.
• Collaborate to resolve complex billing issues.
• Provide regular reporting on debtor performance.
• Support high-value accounts with hands-on assistance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Credit Control Team Leader role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee the credit control team, collaborating with finance and sales to manage customer accounts, drive collections, reduce overdue debt, and support the company’s financial health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of credit controllers to achieve and exceed monthly collection targets.
• Manage the credit assessment process for new and existing customers, ensuring credit risk is controlled.
• Drive process improvements to streamline collections and enhance team performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve complex billing issues and escalate critical accounts as needed.
• Provide regular reporting on debtor performance, aging analysis, and cash flow projections.
• Support the team with hands-on assistance in managing high-value accounts and resolving challenging cases.

About You

• Proven experience in credit control within a manufacturing or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating and developing a team.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP and financial systems, with advanced skills in Excel.

On Offer

Three days a week in the office and from home.

Competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply, please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Pamela McCulloch at Hutcheon Mearns at [e-mail]. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.