At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage credit control, chase payments, and conduct credit checks in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a successful and growing business in Woolpit with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with sales teams and develop your financial expertise.
- Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring smooth cash flow and building strong customer relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume credit control and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Mac Kenzie King are working with a successful, growing business based in Woolpit to find an organised and proactive Credit Controller to join their supportive Accounts team.
Previous experience working in a high-volume credit control department is essential as this position will be working as part of a small team handling credit control for locations across the UK, so being organised and used to managing a high-volume workload will also be essential.
You will be responsible for chasing outstanding payments, running credit checks and screening for fraud risks, as well as collaborating with the depot manager.
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- Key tasks and responsibilities
- Overseeing high-density day-to-day accounts receivable, tracking payments, and actively managing cash collections across multiple businesses.
- Credit Checking & Risk
Management: Conducting rigorous credit evaluations on new and existing contractors, setting appropriate credit limits, monitoring transactions for red flags, and identifying potential invoice fraud or unusual payment behaviours.
- Partnering with Sales & Operations: Working hand-in-hand with our sales teams and depot managers to onboard new clients smoothly, balance risk with revenue goals, and resolve billing disputes quickly to keep cash moving while nurturing strong customer relationships.
- Streamlining Cash Flow: Minimising Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and running regular aging and risk reports for senior leadership.
Qualifications and experience
- Proven experience managing high-volume credit control or accounts receivable, ideally within the construction or a related project-based industry.
- Strong expertise in credit checking, financial risk mitigation, and fraud detection.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of partnering successfully with sales teams and depot managers to drive both collection and commercial success.
- Comfortable juggling high-volume ledgers and competing priorities across multiple business entities with solid Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail. xgikmsk
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at Mac Kenzie King.
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Credit Controller in Bury St Edmunds employer: MacKenzie King Careers
MacKenzie King is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ipswich where you can make a significant impact as an Interim Financial Controller. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values hands-on experience and encourages professional advancement. Join a supportive team that thrives in a fast-paced setting, providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful financial outcomes for the business.
