Credit Manager

Michael Page; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction business is seeking an experienced Credit Manager in Knowsley. This role offers full autonomy to manage and develop a credit control team, implementing best practices and aligning credit policies with business goals. Key responsibilities include credit risk assessment, negotiating policies, and monitoring overdue accounts. The position comes with a competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000, 25 days holiday, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Office-based hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Manager, preferably in the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of legal and court processes is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the credit control team.
• Implement structure and drive best practices.
• Conduct credit risk assessments.
• Negotiate credit insurance policies.
• Monitor overdue accounts and shape policies.

Skills

Credit management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Legal understanding

Team leadership

Job description

Looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? We're partnering with a well-established construction business to find an experienced Credit Manager who wants full autonomy and the chance to shape a department. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make the role your own.

Client Details

Our client is a respected name in the construction sector, known for quality and reliability. You'll join a collaborative finance team and work closely with sales and operations to align credit practices with business goals. The credit control department currently has two team members ready to develop under your leadership.

Description

You'll manage and develop the credit control team, implement structure, and drive best practices.

Key responsibilities include credit risk assessment, negotiating credit insurance policies, liaising with solicitors, and monitoring overdue accounts.

You'll also shape policies, processes, and reporting-this is a hands-on role with full autonomy and the backing of senior leadership.

What Makes You Successful

• Proven experience as a Credit Manager (construction sector experience is a plus)
• Strong understanding of legal and court processes
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel
• A proactive, structured approach with the ability to lead and develop a team

Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you have proven experience as a Credit Manager and ideally some exposure to the construction sector.

A strong understanding of legal and court processes is essential, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in leading and developing a team.

If you enjoy taking ownership and implementing structure, this role is for you.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000-£50,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Office-based hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• The chance to shape a department and work closely with senior leadership