Senior Credit Controller — Lead Cash Collection & Growth

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

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.