Credit Manager - Nick Buick Associates : Job Details

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