Credit Controller - Sole Charge
Redditch
Salary £27-29k
Are you a confident, self-sufficient Credit Controller looking for a role where you can take full ownership of the credit function? A well-established, engineering-led business is seeking a Sole Charge Credit Controller to manage their UK credit operations end-to-end.
In this standalone role, you'll be responsible for managing the sales ledger, maintaining robust credit controls, leading cash collection, preparing weekly cash flow forecasts, and producing detailed sales and margin analysis for management reporting. The ideal candidate will be both hands-on and commercially astute, with the ability to build effective relationships across finance, operations, and sales.
Key Responsibilities:
Full ownership of credit control and sales ledger maintenance
Posting receipts, managing aged debt, and resolving queries efficiently
Weekly cash flow forecasting and monthly intercompany reconciliations
Bank reconciliations and support with month-end close
Sales analysis including cost of sales and margin variance by area
Maintaining accurate credit account records and processing new applications
Liaising with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure smooth operations
You'll Need:
Solid experience in a credit control position (ideally sole charge or minimal supervision)
Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP is advantageous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - calm, assertive, and professional
A proactive, problem-solving mindset and high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take full control of the credit function within a successful and supportive business environment. You'll be a key member of a close-knit finance team with scope to influence processes and make your mark.
This role would suit an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys autonomy, thrives on responsibility, and values being part of a long-standing, ethical, and forward-thinking company