At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage credit control processes and improve cash collection while building strong customer relationships.
- Company: Established finance team in Peterborough City Centre with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000, potential hybrid work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your ledger and make a real impact on financial performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 27450 - 33550 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced
Senior Credit Controller to join an established finance team on a fixed-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, working closely with internal teams and customers, and using financial data to improve cash collection and minimise risk.
Potential Hybrid, Peterborough City Centre based | 9:00 - 17:30 | up to £40,000 (DOE)
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for
- Managing and monitoring credit control processes and customer accounts.
- Chasing outstanding debt and maximising cash collection.
- Maintaining accurate records of customer payments and credit history.
- Reviewing credit risk and identifying potential financial exposure.
- Analysing aged debt and identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Providing detailed explanations for all 120+ day aged debt.
- Calculating the monthly bad debt provision for inclusion within the accounts.
- Preparing credit performance reports and presenting findings to senior management.
- Working closely with Finance, Sales and other internal departments.
- Building strong relationships with customers, clients and external partners.
- Resolving credit-related queries and disputes.
- Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures.
- Ensuring credit activity is carried out in line with company policies and relevant regulations.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone with
- Previous experience as a Senior Credit Controller, Credit Controller or similar.
- Strong experience in debt collection and managing customer accounts.
- Good understanding of credit risk and aged debt.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Sage 200 or similar financial software would be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Confidence communicating with customers, stakeholders and senior management.
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Contact Details:
Interaction Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
