Credit Control and Accounts Payable Team Leader
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The Credit Control and Accounts Payable Team Leader will oversee day-to-day operations within the accounting and finance department, ensuring efficient processing and accurate reporting. This role in Cheadle is ideal for someone with a strong background in credit control in particular.
Client Details
Working for a friendly, supportive and well established organisation, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and services. The organisation is based in Cheadle and offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive in their roles.
Description
The duties include:
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of credit controllers and accounts payable colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
* Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team success.
* Provide regular reports on credit control and accounts payable performance, including debtor days, aged debt, and supplier payment metrics.
Credit Control
* Allocation of receipts to individual accounts
* Focus on minimising aged debt while maintaining strong customer relationships, contacting clients to remind them of outstanding debts via phone or email.
* Maintaining credit hold accounts, obtaining payment & releasing orders as necessary.
* Full communication with external sales executives, generating any necessary credit reviews, making your own recommendations.
* Oversee the management of customer ledgers, including reduction of outstanding debt.
* Monitor payment patterns, assess credit risks, and implement proactive measures to prevent indebtedness without impacting sales growth.
* Ensure accurate and timely recording, reporting, ledger balances, and account reconciliations.
* Collaborate with sales teams to align credit policies with business objectives and customer needs.
* Continuously review and enhance credit control systems, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and standards.
Accounts Payable
* Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices in line with agreed terms.
* Manage supplier relationships, resolving queries efficiently and maintaining trust with key vendors.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor cash flow implications of accounts payable and work closely with the finance team to optimise payment schedules.
* Continuously review accounts payable systems and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Profile
A successful Credit Control and Accounts Payable Team Leader should have:
* A solid understanding of credit control and ideally accounts payable processes.
* Experience managing or leading a team within an accounting and finance department.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex queries.
* Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
* An eye for detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
* Good communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Offer
* A competitive salary range of £36000 to £45000 per annum.
* Generous holiday allowance to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
* A permanent role,
* An opportunity to lead a team and make a direct impact on the finance operations.
* A supportive and inclusive company culture.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now for this exciting Credit Control and Accounts Payable Team Leader role in Cheadle!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting
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