Senior Credit Control

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Private healthcare from day one

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Hybrid working

3pm Friday finish

Holiday entitlement 23–28 days

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Credit Controller in Portsmouth to strengthen the finance team within an established business operating in international markets. You will manage credit control, support cash flow, build strong client relationships, drive process improvements, and contribute to more accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement with a 3pm finish on Fridays, a generous holiday allowance (23–28 days plus bank

Qualifications

• Significant experience in credit control, debt collection and customer account management.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous handling of financial data.
• Confident communicator capable of handling sensitive conversations professionally.
• Proactive team player with a drive to improve processes and support team success.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain high accuracy in credit management and collections.
• Develop relationships with key clients to ensure timely payments and resolve queries.
• Oversee receivable ledger processes, including cash allocation and reconciliation.
• Conduct credit assessments and support credit insurance renewals.
• Collaborate across teams to refine credit control processes for efficiency.

Skills

Credit control

Debt collection

Customer account management

Organisation & attention to detail

Excellent communication

Process improvement mindset

Job description

An established business operating within an international market is seeking a motivated Senior Credit Controller to join their finance team in Portsmouth. With a proactive company culture committed to growth and excellence, this organisation offers an environment where your ideas can influence process improvements and your professional development is supported. The company provides a modern workspace, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits to promote a healthy work-life balance.

In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the company's credit control operations, supporting cash flow, and strengthening client relationships, all whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of finance functions. You will enjoy an environment that values initiative, team support, and shared success.

What will the Senior Credit Control role involve?

• Managing customer accounts and maintaining a high standard of accuracy in credit management and collections
• Developing relationships with key clients to ensure timely payments and resolve queries efficiently
• Overseeing receivable ledger processes, including cash allocation and reconciliation
• Conducting credit assessments and supporting credit insurance renewals
• Collaborating across teams to refine credit control processes, leading to greater efficiency and consistency

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Credit Control vacancy:

• Demonstrates strong experience in credit control, debt collection, and customer account management
• Exhibits excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in financial data handling
• Confident communicator capable of managing sensitive conversations professionally
• A proactive team player with a drive to improve processes and support team success

Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Credit Control:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with a 3pm finish on Fridays
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days, with increases based on service to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy more holiday
• Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
• Pension scheme, on-site parking, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Salary will be dependent on experience