Job Description
The Wernick Group is a fast growing, well-established, privately-owned company and has grown to a turnover in excess of £200m due to a combination of strong entrepreneurial leadership, operational excellence, and robust financial controls. This 4th generation family-owned business primarily operates within the construction sector but has also developed more specialist services for a broad range of customers. The Group continuously strives to improve and develop its business. It has six main business activities and operates from over 36 sites and divisional offices across the UK.
Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit.
We are seeking a highly motivated Credit Control Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the Credit Control function, leading a team of 8 Credit Controllers, responsible for over 3,500 accounts across 5 trading companies. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, can work to tight deadlines, and has a proven track record within Credit Control. Experience of working in the manufacturing, construction, portable accommodation, or power generation sectors as well as a high-volume transaction business is helpful.
The Group offers a competitive remuneration package to the right candidate.
About The Role
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Managing a Team of Credit Controllers
* Overseeing the effective collection of Company debt
* Reviewing all New Accounts and setting appropriate Credit Limits
* Reviewing existing Credit Limits
* Provide ongoing support & training for Credit Controllers
* Prepare Month End Reports for the Finance Manager, to include commentary on Debtors Days & Aging of Debt
* Measure Departmental performance with agreed KPI’s
* To be responsible for the maintaining & collection of debt associated to Key/Major Clients
* Any other reasonable ad hoc duties
The ideal candidate will have:
* A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
* Experience of working within a large Team
* Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
* Experience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlines.
* A basic level of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Experience with using accounts software packages such as Sage 50 and Sage 200
* Experience of using MSC RM Rental Management Software
Attributes
* Proactive, Positive and professional attitude
* Proven track record within credit control
* Excellent communicator and able to work to tight deadlines
What you will get in return:
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to buy extra holidays
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas Shutdown
* Early finish Friday
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group pension
* Annual Salary review – takes place each January
* Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family run and well established, secure company (trading 90 years)
* Open door policy
* Employee Referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
* Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
* Message the MD/CEO/ideas and contributions scheme
* Volunteering day off each year
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Please note, this vacancy is subject to close earlier than the stated closing date dependent on application numbers
If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
Company Culture
Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Desired Criteria
* Experience with using accounts software packages such as Sage 50 and Sage 200
* Experience of using MSC RM Rental Management Software
Required Criteria
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
* Experience of working within a large Team
* Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
* Experience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlines
* A basic level of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Closing DateFriday 9th January, 2026