Credit Manager (Sole Charge)
£40,000 + benefits
Grays, Essex
Our client is a growing business based in Grays, Essex. They are currently seeking to recruit a Credit Manager to report to the Finance Director and have oversight of all billings / accounts receivable (AR) and credit control activities across the company.
This role would suit an experienced credit control professional seeking a new challenge. The role is sole-charge currently but is expected that you will recruit a small team over the next 1-2 years.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full responsibility for all AR invoicing and credit control, ensuring timely collection of monies owed to the business, and resolving any issues that arise
- Implementing strategies to increase successful collections on outstanding debt and improve efficiencies in processes and procedures
- Establishing effective partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders across the business
- Hosting regular debt review meetings with FD to ensure the business has clear visibility of the debt profile
- Analysing data and preparing detailed reports on the status of credit and collections, highlighting key metrics and areas of concern
- Managing complex account queries and resolving or escalating problems as they arise
- Monitoring outstanding debts, proactively contacting customers to ensure timely payments
- Oversight for assessing creditworthiness of new and existing clients to minimise financial risk
About You
- Strong experience in credit control with previous supervisor or management responsibilities
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong Excel and ERP experience
- Previous involvement in systems implementations beneficial
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator