Senior Credit Controller

Bidwells LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group bonus scheme

8% matched pension

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Job summary

Bidwells is seeking aSenior Credit Controller to join our Central Finance team in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on credit control, progressing toward leadership as the function expands, and working closely with the Finance Operations Director.

You will manage overdue debt collection, handle complex debtor accounts, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant Credit Control experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven track record of debt recovery results.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the collection of overdue debts across a diverse portfolio.
• Taking ownership of complex and high-value debtor accounts.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment and issue resolution.
• Investigating and resolving disputed or problematic debts.
• Issuing debtor statements and maintaining accurate collection records.
• Identifying potential bad debt and credit note provisions, working with the Finance Operations Director to minimise risk.
• Reviewing and approving new client credit applications.
• Ensuring cash receipts are allocated accurately and efficiently within NetSuite.
• Supporting less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and providing informal guidance.
• Assisting with process improvements, reporting and projects that enhance the effectiveness of the Credit Control function.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Debt recovery

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Credit Controller

Looking for a credit control role where you can make a real impact and grow your career? Bidwells is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Credit Controller to join our Central Finance team.

Bidwells is one of the UK's leading property consultancies, with over 600 employees across the UK. As our business continues to grow, this is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Credit Control professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving cash collection performance.

The initial focus is hands‑on senior credit control, with a genuine opportunity to progress into team leadership as the function evolves and expands. Working closely with the Finance Operations Director, you’ll act as a senior figure within the team, supporting colleagues, sharing best practice and driving high standards. As the team grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on formal management responsibility for two members of the Credit Control team - ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership career while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day operations.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the collection of overdue debts across a diverse portfolio of clients and departments.
• Taking ownership of more complex and high‑value debtor accounts.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment and issue resolution.
• Investigating and resolving disputed or problematic debts.
• Issuing debtor statements and maintaining accurate collection records.
• Identifying potential bad debt and credit note provisions, working with the Finance Operations Director to minimise risk.
• Reviewing and approving new client credit applications.
• Ensuring cash receipts are allocated accurately and efficiently within NetSuite.
• Supporting less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and providing informal guidance.
• Assisting with process improvements, reporting and projects that enhance the effectiveness of the Credit Control function.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is ready to take on a more senior position and develop their leadership skills over time. You’ll ideally have:

• Significant Credit Control experience within a fast‑paced commercial environment (property or professional services desirable).
• A proven track record of delivering strong debt recovery results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Key stakeholder management experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• A proactive mindset and a desire to contribute beyond your day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• The confidence to support and mentor colleagues, with an interest in future people management opportunities.

Why Bidwells?

This is more than a traditional Credit Control role. You’ll join a successful, growing business where you’ll be trusted to take ownership, influence outcomes and play an important role in the continued success of the Finance team - establishing yourself as a senior member today, while building towards future leadership and management responsibilities.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary: we recognise and reward talent with a generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive benefits: up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional development: continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative culture: be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family friendly: enhanced family leave policies to support those close to you.
• Work‑life balance: we value your wellbeing and offer agile working to support it.

Recruitment agencies

Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

Department: Group Operations

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Competitive