Sole Charge Credit Controller

SF Recruitment; Shirley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Sole Charge Credit Controller in Solihull for a hybrid role. This position involves managing the end-to-end credit control process, requiring autonomy and strong communication skills. Excellent benefits including private healthcare and generous holidays are part of the package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sole charge or autonomous Credit Control / Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong understanding of B2B credit management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function.
• Raising customer invoices and chasing overdue payments.
• Cash allocation and reconciliation, and managing credit limits.

Skills

B2B credit management

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Sole Charge Credit Controller
Location: Solihull (Hybrid)
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to take ownership of a vital role within a well-established and respected engineering business? Our client seeking a confident, proactive, and highly organised Sole Charge Credit Controller to join their finance team in Solihull.

This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote and office-based work, with a fantastic package of benefits including generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, private healthcare, and more.

About the Role

You will be fully responsible for the end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable function across a high-value, low-volume ledger. This is a standalone role requiring autonomy, accountability, and strong communication skills to ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and cash application.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function
• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Proactive debt collection and chasing overdue payments
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to facilitate smooth payment cycles
• Cash allocation and reconciliation
• Managing credit limits and performing credit checks
• Producing regular aged debt reports and escalating issues where necessary
• Liaising with internal teams (Sales, Projects, and Finance) to resolve queries promptly
• Contributing to month-end processes and reporting

About You

• Proven experience in a sole charge or autonomous Credit Control / Accounts Receivable role
• Strong understanding B2B credit management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and taking full responsibility for the ledger
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Excel

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply today to join a business where your expertise will make a tangible impact every day.