We’re Hiring: Temporary Credit Control Manager (Contract, Temporary)

Job Description Your new company \n Our client is a well-established, values-led organisation based in North Cumbria with a strong reputation for quality and continuous growth. Driven by a people-first culture, the business is committed to delivering positive outcomes through collaboration, professionalism and high standards of service. \n Working closely with public sector partners, the organisation operates within a regulated environment and continues to invest in its people, processes and future growth. n Your new roleWe are seeking a commercially minded Credit Control Manager to lead their credit control function and play a key role in maintaining strong cash flow across the business. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine financial expertise with a purpose-driven environment. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring the timely collection of payments, reducing aged debt and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. You'll work closely with local authority finance teams, operational managers and placement teams to resolve queries, improve processes and maximise cash collection performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Lead and develop the credit control function. \n Manage outstanding debt and drive timely collections. \n Build effective relationships with local authority finance teams. \n Produce accurate aged debt reports, cash flow forecasts and credit analysis. \n Support continuous improvement initiatives across credit control processes. \n Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation. \n \n We're looking for an experienced Credit Control Manager with: \n \n A proven background in credit control, accounts receivable or debt recovery. \n Experience working with public sector clients and/or local authority payment frameworks. \n Advanced Excel and financial systems' knowledge. \n \n What you'll get in return \n \n Annual salary up to £50,000 per annum dependent on experience \n Permanent role, full time or 4 days are also considered \n Hybrid working option, min 2 days office-based \n Company pension scheme, 5% employer contributions \n 25 days annual leave plus banks \n Medicash scheme \n Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a values-led organisation. \n Strategic role with visibility across finance and operations. \n Genuine opportunity to influence processes and drive performance improvements. \n \n If you're a high-calibre Credit Control professional who thrives on improving cash flow, building relationships and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be \n \n JBRP1_UKTJ