Job Description
Senior Credit Controller - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Northampton
Working Pattern - Hybrid working - Flexible working hours
The Role
In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing the credit control and debt management functions, ensuring that all payments are collected in a timely manner, and that any issues are swiftly addressed. You will support the finance team by managing high-value accounts, overseeing billing processes, and helping to resolve any complex cases that arise.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports
- Manage the debt collection process, focusing on NHS funders and ensuring any issues or queries are resolved and escalated promptly.
- Lead debt review meetings, ensuring that debt issues are prioritised and addressed quickly.
- Monitor non-payment reasons and collaborate with colleagues across different functions to minimise impact on cash collections.
- Assist with high-value accounts and provide support on complex cases that require hands-on management.
- Provide short-term cash flow reports to senior finance team members, ensuring the cash flow remains accurate and up-to-date.
- Be the main point of contact for all credit control-related matters, liaising with both internal teams and external partners.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Strong experience in credit control or debt management, with a proven ability to manage high-value accounts and collections.
- A good understanding of financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with a focus on financial controls and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive attitude towards change.
- A keen eye for accuracy and detail, ensuring that all credit control tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
What's in it for you?
- Pension plan
- Sickness policy on par with NHS
- Access to Health Service Discounts and the Blue Light Card
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Electric Car lease scheme and Cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free parking
- Paid DBS application
- Opportunities for professional development, including qualifications in credit control and management
If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!
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