Senior Credit Controller

About the job

We're partnering with a leading UK professional services firm to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join their team ideally on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is a key role offering the opportunity to combine hands-on working capital management with team leadership, playing a central part in supporting financial performance and delivering an excellent client experience.

The Role

As a Senior Credit Controller, you will take ownership of working capital across key practice areas and client portfolios, while also supporting and developing junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing WIP, debt and overall working capital for assigned departments and clients
Working closely with senior stakeholders to drive billing and cash collection performance
Leading regular review meetings on complex or high-value matters
Acting as a subject matter expert on revenue control and billing queries
Overseeing monthly billing cycles and ensuring timely cash collection
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, including discounts and write-offs
Identifying and driving process improvements across billing and revenue management
Line managing and developing Revenue Controllers and/or Billing Assistants
Acting as an escalation point for complex or sensitive client issues

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Proven experience in revenue control, credit control, or billing within a professional services environment
Confidence working with senior stakeholders (e.g. Partners, Directors)
Experience managing complex or high-value client portfolios
Previous line management or mentoring experience, with a supportive, collaborative approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
On a short notice period or immediately available
Strong Excel skills

Experience with in a legal or partnership environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Company benefits

You'll be joining a company known for its collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture, where people are genuinely supported to grow and succeed.

The benefits package typically includes:

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Hybrid and flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to buy/sell leave
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Life assurance and income protection
Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programmes
Access to a range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
Strong focus on learning, development and career progression

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