Senior Credit Controller

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	02 Ebrill 2026
Cyflog:	£30,000.0 i £32,000.0 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	30-32000 doe
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	02 Mai 2026
Lleoliad:	Macclesfield, Cheshire, wa14 4DU
Cwmni:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	4785557_1775121970

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Your new company
A successful, long-standing company based in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join the company.

Your new role
This role is responsible for overseeing credit control operations, managing financial processes within the sales ledger, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The position includes debt management, supervisory duties, month‑end duties, and general financial administration.

• Manage and support the credit control function, supporting staff, ensuring efficient daily operations.
• Oversee workload distribution and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all accounts are paid within agreed timescales.
• Process all sales ledger transactions, including credit notes and adjustments.
• Manage administrative processes for held or queried transactions.
• Complete month‑end duties, including statements, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Produce aged debt analysis and other debtor‑related reports.
• Maintain accurate discount structures and implement approved changes.
• Process VAT bad debt relief documentation.
• Perform daily payment terminal close‑downs and financial reconciliations.
• Update T‑accounts for end‑of‑day financial reporting.
• Monitor items issued on loan or evaluation, ensuring timely return or payment.
• Follow up on overdue balances, taking appropriate action to secure settlement.
• Escalate serious outstanding debt to senior leadership.
• Liaise with legal representatives and debt recovery specialists when required.
• Approve and process write‑offs for uncollectable debt.
• Conduct external credit checks as required.
• Manage account closures and conduct full account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily updates on balances, credits, and payments for senior teams.
• Produce forward‑payment analysis reports.
• Complete annual depreciation and support annual audit activity.
• Handle confidential financial correspondence securely and appropriately.
• Respond to telephone queries and provide general support to the finance function.
• Manage filing and maintain accurate administrative records.
• Process applications for new financial accounts, including obtaining credit checks.
• Prepare and issue debt‑related correspondence.
• Process advance payments for accounts requiring payment prior to dispatch.
• Set up new financial accounts in line with internal standards and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven background in credit control or a comparable finance role.
• Experience overseeing or supervising team members.
• Familiarity with accounting or financial management software.
• Strong numerical ability with a confident approach to data interpretation.
• Determined, resilient, and able to develop positive working relationships.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• High level of accuracy and a methodical approach to workload.
• Strong organisational abilities with effective time‑management skills.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to collective goals.
• Capable of identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Service‑minded, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Motivated by achieving targets and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities or processes.

What you'll get in return
£Competitive salary
Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm
Parking
Pension

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