Senior Credit Controller

Career Moves; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the Marketing and Advertising sector is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join their finance team. The successful candidate will manage cash collections, build commercial awareness, and handle complex queries while enjoying a collaborative work environment. With a focus on personal development and team learning, this role offers the chance to significantly impact the business.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Credit Control, ideally within the media sector.
• Experience managing £10m+ ledgers.
• Confident communicator with experience leading external client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to resolve invoice queries and chase overdue payments.
• Prepare monthly AR cashflow reports and support year-end audit.
• Promote excellent internal and external service standards.

Skills

Credit Control

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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CMG are excited to be partnering with an innovative leader in the Marketing and Advertising space to recruit a Senior Credit Controller.

With global reach, our client not only demonstrate their capabilities and services to clients but also showcase how much they value their employees, having recently been recognised as one of the best places to work within their vertical!

They are looking for a proactive and confident SCC to join their dynamic finance team and play a key part in managing cash collections while working closely with clients and internal teams. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value transactions and build a strong understanding of how finance drives the wider business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact, grow their commercial knowledge, and be part of a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to resolve invoice queries, confirm payment dates, and chase overdue payments.
• Organise and attend regular meetings with key clients and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate allocation of payments (cash/cheques/BACs).
• Act as the main point of contact for AR-related queries.
• Prepare monthly AR cashflow reports and support year-end audit.
• Work cross-functionally to improve financial understanding across teams.
• Report progress and support AP & AR Manager with daily tasks and projects.
• Promote excellent internal and external service standards.
• Take ownership of personal development and contribute to team learning.

Additional Duties

• Build commercial awareness by connecting financial data to business performance.
• Support wider company goals and actively participate in meetings and initiatives.
• Perform other finance-related tasks as required.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in Credit Control, ideally within the media sector.
• Skilled in resolving complex queries and managing £10m+ ledgers.
• Confident communicator with experience leading external client meetings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a proactive team player.