Group Credit Controller

Serve Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Group Credit Controller to manage credit control across multiple companies within the firm. This hybrid role requires managing cash collections, setting customer credit limits, and ensuring financial integrity. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of relevant experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit provided

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in credit control.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions is desirable.
• Highly organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger cash collections across all group entities.
• Set and manage customer credit limits.
• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate payments.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Group Credit Controller - Hybrid Working

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote after probation)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Reports To: Management Accountant

Salary: £29000 to £30000

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Group Credit Controller to join our finance team and take ownership of the credit control function across all companies within the group. You will play a key role in integrating and improving current processes, ensuring timely collections, managing customer credit, and maintaining strong financial control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised professional who enjoys working across multiple companies and developing effective credit control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger cash collections, processing, and invoicing across all group entities.
• Monitor stage payments and warranty retention invoicing.
• Issue customer statements, dunning letters, and weekly stop reports.
• Set and manage customer credit limits, performing credit checks and advising on payment terms.
• Handle and resolve disputed accounts, negotiating to ensure timely payments.
• Liaise with the company bank regarding unknown receipts and apply for letters of credit or bank guarantees as required.
• Maintain bank guarantee and letter of credit registers.
• Monitor proforma invoices, credit card payments, and weekly/monthly cash forecasting.
• Support ad-hoc finance reporting as required by the Management Accountant.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in credit control.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions is desirable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work across multiple companies.
• Devoted to accuracy and financial integrity, with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit provided

If you are a motivated Credit Controller looking to take on a group-wide responsibility and enjoy a hybrid working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a supportive and dynamic finance team.