STANDALONE GROUP CREDIT CONTROLLER

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Burnley is seeking a Standalone Group Credit Controller to oversee accounts receivable across the group. The successful candidate will need substantial credit control experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing customer relationships. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50k and excellent benefits, within a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

40-hour work week

Early finish on Fridays

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in credit control and functions, ideally with exposure to international transactions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work methodically under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable function across the group.
• Assess credit risk for new and existing customers.
• Ensure timely collection of payments.

Skills

Credit control expertise

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Customer service orientation

Job description

Your new company

Due to retirement, we have a rare opportunity for an experienced Standalone Group Credit Controller to join a highly reputable manufacturing business based within Burnley. A standalone role, the company who prides itself with its long-serving workforce, has operations spanning across the UK and internationally and your role will be to cohesively and seamlessly run the credit for the group.

Your new role

As the Standalone Group Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable function across the group. Your role will involve assessing credit risk for new and existing customers, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring timely collection of payments. You will also oversee the administration of the company's credit insurance policy, negotiate with underwriters and credit information providers, and ensure compliance with the company's credit policy and conditions of sale. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach to resolving invoice queries and disputes, often in collaboration with the sales team. You will also be involved in compiling reports, managing online payments, and occasionally handling documentation under letters of credit.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you should have significant experience in credit control and functions (Managerial), ideally with exposure to international transactions and multi-currency environments. You'll need excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong Excel and systems knowledge, and the ability to work methodically under pressure. A can-do attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are essential. You should also be confident working independently and collaboratively within a team.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to £50k doe and work a 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays.

You will be part of a supportive and long-serving team in a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your credit control career within a global business environment.

Salary :- 40-50k
Hours - Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.45pm, Friday 7.30am-12.30pm
Parking
Excellent Benefits

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