Credit Controller

Mattioli Woods; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension: employer 5% + employee 5%

Life assurance 4x salary

Group Income Protection

Benenden Healthcare

25 Days Holiday + 8 jours

Hybrid working

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Mattioli Woods plc in Leicester is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to lead the group's credit control operations within the Financial Operations team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

You will own receivables, assess credit risk, collaborate with sales, and drive cash flow with strong systems like Dynamics 365.

The role offers a supportive finance function, hybrid working, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing receivables, ideally in a group environment.
• Strong knowledge of credit control, credit risk assessment, and collections strategies.
• Experience with month-end receivables, bad debt provision, and cash flow reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective collections strategies, including fee deduction and direct debit collections.
• Monitor overdue payments and negotiate payment plans with consultants and clients.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and payment activity in Dynamics 365.
• Produce aged debt analysis reports and contribute to cash flow forecasts.
• Own and maintain group receivables schedules for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Support the Accounts Receivable Team Leader and train Finance Assistants.

Skills

Receivables management

Credit control

Credit risk assessment

Month-end processes

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Dynamics 365

Accounting systems

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a colleague to step into the role of Credit Controller within our Financial Operations team, on a 6-month fixed term contract . If you have a proven background in receivables management and credit control and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the financial health of a fast-growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll take ownership of the group's credit control operations - managing inbound cash collection, assessing credit risk, and acting as a trusted partner to the sales team to maintain healthy cash flow across the business.

What we're looking for:

• proven experience managing receivables, ideally within a group environment
• strong knowledge of credit control principles, credit risk assessment, and collections strategies
• experience owning receivables month-end processes, including bad debt provision and cash flow reporting
• proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office, including Dynamics 365 (Desirable)
• confident, professional communication style - both written and verbal
• highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• a collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• develop and implement effective collections strategies, including fee deduction and direct debit collections
• monitor and follow up on overdue payments, partnering with consultants and clients to resolve billing issues and negotiate payment plans where necessary
• maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment activity within Dynamics 365
• produce aged debt analysis reports, manage bad debt provision, and contribute to cash flow forecasts
• own and maintain group receivables schedules for both month-end and year-end reporting
• support the Accounts Receivable Team Leader with the adoption of acquisition-inherited debt
• provide first-line review and training support for Finance Assistants and junior finance staff

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career here at Mattioli Woods, take on greater responsibility, and make a real impact within a team you may already know well. You'll benefit from our continued investment in your development and the support of a collaborative, close-knit finance function.

• competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 34.5-hour working week
• health cash plan (Core Level 1)
• 5% Employer and 5% Employee minimum Group Pension contribution (if you choose to contribute 6%, we will match this)
• 4x salary life assurance and Group Income Protection (50% of reference salary)
• Benenden Healthcare (company-funded; includes 24/7 GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy, medical diagnostics, and access to selected surgical treatments)
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory; increases by 1 day annually from year 2)
• hybrid working - a blend of home and office time
• training and development opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you.