Credit Manager job in Harlow £45,000 hybrid Managing AP and AR Assistants An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit Manager to lead a small team and take ownership of critical financial operations, with a key focus on minimising debt, maximising cash flow, and driving operational efficiencies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, while playing a vital role in streamlining financial processes and supporting strategic projects, including system migrations. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, and possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Staff Management: Lead and support a small finance team (AP & AR), including training, performance reviews, and recruitment. • Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Full responsibility for AR functions across multiple entities; managing customer master data, overseeing credit checks, invoicing, reconciliations, cash allocations, and bad debt provisions. • Accounts Payable Oversight: Approve changes to supplier data, oversee payment runs, manage monthly closure and reconciliations, and support accurate accruals/prepayments. • Reporting & Analysis: Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on cash flow, debtor/creditor days, aged debt, and variance analysis. • Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to minimise revenue leakage, drive efficiency, and support the transition from legacy to modern finance systems. • Audit & Compliance: Support audit processes and maintain compliance with financial procedures. What We’re Looking For: • 2 years in a credit control or AR managerial role • Strong financial knowledge, including reconciliations and journal understanding • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Confident working with high-volume transactions and complex queries • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential) • Self-starter with strong time management and attention to detail • Experience leading or supporting finance system migrations is an advantage. Benefits: • Salary up to £45,000 • Hybrid working (1 day from home) • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking team • Involvement in impactful finance transformation projects 4685025