The Company Our client is an established and successful organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
With a strong reputation in their market and a diverse customer base, they are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Control Officer to join their finance team on a permanent, full time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and working in a role that combines traditional credit control with broader Accounts Receivable responsibilities.
The Role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function, with a key focus on cash collection, aged debt management, credit risk and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
Your responsibilities will include: Proactively managing outstanding customer accounts through phone, email, statements and payment reminders.
Monitoring the aged debtor ledger and prioritising collection activity based on ageing, value and risk.
Negotiating payment arrangements and escalating overdue or higher-risk accounts where required.
Managing customer invoicing, credit notes and supporting documentation.
Investigating and resolving billing queries, short payments and invoice disputes.
Assessing new and existing customer credit applications and assisting with credit limit recommendations.
Maintaining customer accounts, credit limits and payment terms within SAP.
Allocating incoming payments and completing AR and ledger reconciliations.
Working across customer procurement and payment portals and ensuring invoices meet relevant PO and compliance requirements.
Preparing aged debtor, collections and cash flow reporting, including analysis