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Vitae Financial Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1TE, England
£33,000 - £35,000 per year
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- The role is for a Senior Credit Controller on a 3-month fixed-term contract in Borehamwood, with a salary range of £33,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
- The position requires a strong background in credit control, ideally within a multi-entity environment, and excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Key responsibilities include managing the credit control process, overseeing collections, and producing aged debt reports for senior finance leaders.
- The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems, along with a high attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
- This role offers potential for permanent placement and includes benefits such as a pension scheme, private healthcare, and 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent after FTC potential
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller / CFO
Overview
I'm supporting a well-established group of businesses based in Borehamwood who are looking for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join them on an initial three-month fixed-term assignment, with a strong chance of extension or a longer-term opportunity.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys taking full ownership of the credit function across multiple entities, working closely with senior stakeholders, and playing a key part in strengthening cash flow.
Role Purpose
You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end credit control process across several group companies-monitoring risk, improving debt recovery, and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Management
* Oversee credit control processes across multiple group entities
* Review and approve new customer credit applications
* Set and monitor credit limits in line with risk policies
* Keep customer accounts up to date and ensure adherence to payment terms
Collections & Dispute Handling
* Proactively chase overdue debts via phone and email
* Resolve invoice queries and payment discrepancies quickly
* Escalate challenging overdue accounts where appropriate
Reporting & Analysis
* Produce aged debt reports for senior finance leaders
* Highlight risk areas and recommend actions, including service suspension where necessary
* Maintain accurate records of customer communications and credit decisions
Collaboration & Compliance
* Work closely with sales, operations, service delivery, and account managers
* Ensure all processes follow internal controls and audit standards
* Support internal and external audit requirements
What You'll Need
Essential
* Strong background in credit control, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
* High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
* Proficiency with Excel and accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
Benefits & Offer
* 30,000 - 35,000 depending on experience
* 3-month fixed-term contract with genuine potential for longer-term progression
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare scheme (post-probation if extended)
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off (if converted to permanent)
* Supportive, collaborative finance team
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
