Join to apply for the Credit Control & Billing Team Leader role at Bohemian Rhapsody Silver
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Credit Control & Billing Team Leader role at Bohemian Rhapsody Silver
Title: Credit Control & Billing Manager
Department: Finance
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days a week in office, 2 days from home)
Full time, Permanent
Line manager: Head of Transactional Finance
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, this role will lead and inspire the Credit Control and Billing team by setting high standards for accuracy, efficiency, and customer service. You’ll be responsible for ensuring timely billing and cash collection, driving operational improvements, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining robust financial controls to enable seamless business performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide hands-on leadership to the Credit Control and Billing team, ensuring productivity, attention to detail, and delivery of measurable results against KPI and SLA.
* Supervise the end-to-end billing cycle, including invoice preparation and issuance, in alignment with company policies and customer contracts.
* Oversee customer account management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding receivables and proactive follow-up.
* Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and disputes efficiently, managing resolution cases through appropriate channels.
* Generate and present regular reports, including accounts receivable summaries, Freshdesk analytics, aging analysis, and collection performance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Success, Sales, and Billing and Banking teams to remove blockers to payment and ensure customer satisfaction and accuracy of allocations.
* Administer Freshdesk workflows to enhance customer support and service responsiveness for billing-related queries.
* Partner with wider departments on process improvement projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness across operations.
* Support business growth through involvement in migrations and new process integrations, ensuring seamless transitions.
* Contribute to customer onboarding by providing credit checks and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation.
* Reconcile high-value invoices and purchase orders, validating accuracy and timely processing.
* Provide coverage and support during peak periods and absences to maintain operational continuity.
* Foster team resilience through structured support strategies during periods of absence or team changes.
* Validate and approve first-line customer refunds, ensuring adherence to internal policies and controls.
* Support month-end and year-end finance processes, including account reconciliations, KPI reporting, ledger close, and issuing statements.
* Undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as required to support the smooth operation of credit control, billing, and cash collection functions.
What will you need to succeed? Experience
* Leadership mindset with the ability to inspire high performance, motivate others, and foster a collaborative team culture.
* Strong commercial awareness to navigate customer relationships and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and company objectives.
* Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to billing, reconciliation, and dispute resolution processes.
* Advanced organisational and time management skills to oversee multiple workflows and meet reporting deadlines efficiently.
* Confident communication and negotiation abilities to liaise effectively with internal teams and customers.
* Technical proficiency in Freshdesk, invoicing platforms, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
* Problem-solving orientation with the agility to support change initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
* Customer-centric approach that ensures billing and credit control processes support positive service experiences.
Knowledge
* Solid understanding of credit control, billing cycles, and accounts receivable processes.
* Experience handling disputes, financial reconciliation, and customer invoicing.
* Familiarity with compliance, credit risk assessment, and KYC practices.
* Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial systems.
Skills
* Financial and billing acumen
* Team leadership
* Customer communication, especially in the education sector
* Systems proficiency (Freshdesk, CRM, finance platforms)
* Process improvement and workflow streamlining
* Analytical and reporting skills
* Understanding of education sector payment cycles
* Adaptability and willingness to embrace evolving systems and policies
Other details
* Pay Type Salary
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Design
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bohemian Rhapsody Silver by 2x
Get notified about new Credit Controller jobs in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
Credit Controller - Sheffield - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Mansfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Credit Controller - Sheffield - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Castleford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Castleford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Ollerton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Retford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom £28,000.00-£32,000.00 2 hours ago
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Goole, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Goole, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Normanton, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Management Accountant - Part time or full time
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Outsourced Management Accountant – Practice-Based Role
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Warmsworth, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Mirfield, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr