Credit Controller — Cash Flow & Risk Champion

Franke LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Franke is recruiting a Credit Controller to join the UK Finance team in Manchester. You will protect cash flow by managing the sales ledger, ensuring timely payments, and minimising overdue debt.

You'll handle credit applications, monitor limits, support trade credit insurance, and lead collection efforts. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and proficient Excel skills are essential; SAP experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and debt collection.
• Ability to assess credit risk and manage customer accounts.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Credit Management—assess and approve new customer credit applications and set limits.
• Trade Credit Insurance Support—liaise with insurer, monitor limits, report forecasts.
• Debt Recovery—chase overdue payments and negotiate payment plans.
• Cash Allocation—post and reconcile incoming payments to ledgers.
• Reporting—prepare aged debtor reports and cash-flow projections.
• Account Maintenance—keep customer records and statements up to date.
• Legal Action—initiate proceedings or place accounts on stop per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Franke is recruiting a Credit Controller to join the UK Finance team in Manchester. You will protect cash flow by managing the sales ledger, ensuring timely payments, and minimising overdue debt.

You'll handle credit applications, monitor limits, support trade credit insurance, and lead collection efforts. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and proficient Excel skills are essential; SAP experience is advantageous.