Credit Control Manager in Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: £34,000 per year
Recruiter: Robert Half
Job Hours: Full-time

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Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of Credit Control Manager to join a growing distribution business based in the greater Leeds area. The business is going from strength to strength and is now looking to make a significant change to processes and outcomes within its credit function.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, key duties of the Credit Control Manager will include:

  • Ability to make key decisions
  • Review and analyse customer credit applications
  • Manage daily processes across department, overseeing department activity
  • Evaluate and set credit limits and terms for customers based on credit history and financial stability in accordance with our policies
  • Manage write-offs, bad debt provisions and setting up of payment plans
  • Review and report on aged debtors and other performance to Senior Management
  • Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
  • Ad hoc admin duties
  • Communicate effectively with customers to resolve payment issues
  • Supporting team and other departments with complex query resolutions
  • Managing and motivating the team to achieve their performance targets and potential
  • To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates with the following

  • At least 3 years proven experience of managing a credit control team
  • Possess strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • IT skills - proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience using accounting software packages
  • Demonstrate experience in leading successful cash collection activity
  • Clear understanding of business dynamics, processes and credit risk
  • Comfortable with numerical data and proficient in problem solving
  • In return, the successful candidate will receive the following:

    £34,000 - £38,000 base salary

    25 days holidays

    Longer term career opportunities

    Pension scheme

    Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.


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