Senior Credit Controller

Location: Brierley Hill

Senior Credit Controller

£40,000 - £45,000

Dudley

Company Profile

This is an opportunity to join an established group of SME businesses operating within the construction and engineering sectors, taking ownership of credit control and debt collection across multiple businesses.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in protecting cash flow, managing customer relationships and reducing outstanding debt. Working closely with the wider finance team, you will oversee the full credit control cycle, provide accurate debtor reporting, and support improvements to cash collection processes.

What's on Offer?

* Full-time, 40 hours per week

* 25 Days Annual Leave

* Healthcare / Death in Service

* Salary Sacrifice

* Opportunity to take ownership of the full credit control function

What will you do as a Senior Credit Controller?

* Manage the sales ledger and collect outstanding debt across the group

* Chase overdue accounts, negotiate payment plans and escalate late payments

* Monitor retentions, payment notices and pay-less notice deadlines

* Oversee accurate invoicing, cash allocation and account reconciliations

* Produce aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts for senior management

* Monitor debtor days, credit risks and potential bad debts

What do you need as a Senior Credit Controller?

* Proven record of reducing overdue debt and improving cash collection

* Experience managing a busy sales ledger across multiple customers or businesses

* Good understanding of payment terms, credit control procedures and debt recovery

* Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship skills

* Experience using COINS and Xero

* Construction or engineering sector experience would be an advantage

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