Your new company

I am partnered with a well established and growing manufacturing business in Blackburn, who, following an acquisition from a larger group, are now seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. This £50million turnover manufacturing business, specialises in producing high-quality products, offering a range of sustainable and innovative solutions to customers across the UK & Europe. This is an exciting time to join the company, following their acquisition, as more positive changes are set to occur.

Your new role

In your new role as Senior Credit Controller, you would be responsible for managing approximately 500 live customer accounts with a ledger value of £6 million and a collection target of £3.5 million. Your main tasks would include ensuring timely payments, managing credit limits, and supporting the customer service and sales teams with overdue payments. You'd prepare regular reports on receivables, analyse payment trends, and provide management with insights and countermeasures for potential risks. Additionally, you'd develop strategies to improve receivables management, assist in creating internal guidelines, and ensure compliance with legal and company standards. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role as a Senior Credit Controller, you typically need a minimum of 3 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable, preferably at a senior level. It's important to have a strong background in managing receivables, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining credit limits. Experience in preparing reports, analysing payment trends, and developing strategies to improve receivables management is also valuable. Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to handle high volumes of data and build relationships with customers.

What you'll get in return

In return for this, you will be offered a salary of £30,000-£35,000. Your package will also include a pension scheme with employer contributions, 28 days of annual leave, flexibility around start and finish times and onsite parking.

What you need to do now

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