Credit Controller Team Leader / Ashby De La Zouch / 12 Month FTC / Salary Up To £32,000

About the Role:
Macildowie Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for an experienced Credit Control Team Leader on behalf of our client. This 12-month fixed-term role is perfect for a skilled credit controller who enjoys team leadership and has a proven record in debt recovery. You'll play a key role in maintaining cash flow and guiding a team of six, ensuring consistent results and outstanding customer service.

Key Details:

Location: Ashby De La Zouch

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Flexibility: Office Based

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 6 Credit Control Administrators, providing guidance and resolving queries.
• Conduct monthly 1:1 sessions with team members to offer coaching, reinforce best practices, and enhance performance.
• Personally manage a small portfolio of complex or high-profile accounts.
• Oversee debtor balances, working to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) and improve payment timeliness.
• Collaborate with team members to provide aged debt insights to the Credit & Collections Manager.
• Work cross-departmentally to resolve outstanding customer queries and improve collections processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance with GDPR, and uphold excellent customer service.
• Set and work toward KPIs, fostering a positive, high-performing team environment.

Requirements:
Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in credit control, with a solid grasp of end-to-end processes.
• Strong communicator with a tenacious, professional approach.
• Proven experience in resolving queries and consistently meeting targets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quick to adapt to new IT systems.

Desirable

• Previous team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or Salesforce.

Skills:

• Organised, analytical, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with high standards of accuracy.
• Positive, patient, and personable, with a solution-oriented approach.

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