Overview
Senior Credit Controller - Ipswich
Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm). Hybrid working. Salary: £30-£35K salary + Bonus. OTE - £33-£38.5K.
Leading international construction company with a proud legacy and an ambitious future is looking for a Senior Credit Controller to take ownership of the debtor management process and drive cash flow while partnering with teams across the business. This role is about building relationships, supporting sales teams, and making decisions that balance commercial drive with risk management.
Responsibilities
* Take full control of debtor management, ensuring records are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with our risk strategy.
* Develop and deliver regular reports on overdue accounts and credit exposure for senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Sales Managers to support both high-performing and challenging accounts.
* Build understanding of customer behaviours using credit check tools and payment insights to inform decisions.
* Monitor credit limits, perform reviews, and support credit checks and customer onboarding in the ERP/CRM system.
* Chase outstanding debts professionally and place accounts on hold when needed.
* Work with Sales to resolve invoicing issues, track KPIs, and escalate concerns as needed.
* Produce and distribute monthly customer statements.
* Attend quarterly review meetings with Sales and Finance leaders to highlight risks and solutions.
* Ensure customer payments are allocated accurately and quickly flag invoice discrepancies.
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a B2B credit control role.
* Accounting or finance background.
* Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent numeracy, literacy, and communication skills (written and verbal).
* Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
* Confident collaborating with cross-functional teams, especially Sales and Finance.
Benefits
* Life Insurance
* Income Protection Insurance
* Healthcare
* Gym Membership
* Free Parking
* Pension
* Annual and quarterly performance bonus
* 20 days holiday + Bank holidays increasing over time & Christmas shutdown
Ready to take control of your next career move? Apply now and help shape the future of finance at one of the world's leading construction companies.
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