At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value customer accounts and drive collections effectively.
- Company: Dynamic Nottingham-based business with a flexible working culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, remote work options, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and manage a substantial portfolio.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a hands-on role with significant responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Proven credit control experience and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Nottingham
Contract: 6 Months with potential to go permanent
Start: ASAP
3 days working from home
Full time - Flexible working pattern (8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm)
We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Senior Credit Controller / Collections Specialist to join a Nottingham-based business on an initial 6-month contract with the potential to go perm.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with significant credit and collections experience who is confident managing a high-value ledger and has a proven track record of successfully reducing aged debt.
The Role
Working as part of the credit function, you will take responsibility for a substantial portfolio of live accounts, proactively driving collections and ensuring outstanding debt is effectively managed and resolved.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of live customer accounts with a combined value of £10m+
- Proactively chasing and collecting outstanding debt
- Reviewing aged debt and implementing effective strategies to reduce overdue balances
- Managing cash allocation and account reconciliations
- Assessing and monitoring credit risk
- Investigating and resolving complex account and invoice queries
- Supporting and managing accounts through insolvency processes where required
- Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Producing and analysing credit and collections information using Excel
About You
We are looking for an experienced credit professional who can quickly take ownership of a high-value ledger and make an immediate impact.
You will ideally have:
- Strong experience across Credit Control and Collections
- A proven track record of successfully reducing aged debt
- Previous experience managing live accounts with a combined value of at least £10m
- Broad credit experience covering debt collection, cash allocation, credit risk, query resolution and insolvency
- Strong Excel skills
- Confidence dealing with complex or challenging accounts
- The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload effectively
- Previous experience using HighRadius and/or SAP would be a significant advantage
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit professional who is immediately available or available at short notice and looking for a 6-month contract in Nottingham.
Senior Credit Controller in Nottingham employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that prioritises employee development and impact. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to investing in its people, this Private Equity backed business provides unique opportunities for career advancement, particularly for finance professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for talented individuals to thrive.
