Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller Location: West Midlands Salary: £40-45k + Benefits Type: Full-time, PermanentRecruiting on behalf of a confidential client A well-established and highly respected organisation here in the midlands is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to manage strategic, high-value commercial accounts. This pivotal role involves overseeing complex credit control functions for key customers with large portfolios-including national infrastructure clients-ensuring strong client relationships and robust financial performance. The RoleYou will take responsibility for the full credit control lifecycle across major commercial contracts. You'll liaise closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate costing, timely payments, and resolution of financial discrepancies. Duties will include: Reviewing and processing high-volume bank payments and BACS forms. Investigating and resolving costing queries with finance and operational teams. Reviewing monthly and departmental costing reports to ensure accuracy. Preparing reports for senior leadership, including variance analysis on forecasts vs. actuals. Leading costing meetings and driving commercial accuracy across contracts. Managing subcontractor payments and ensuring proper financial tracking. Supporting compliance Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, commercially aware finance professional with experience managing high-value accounts. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Key Attributes: Strong relationship-building abilities with both clients and internal teams Analytical and proactive approach to financial discrepancies Confident in stakeholder management at all levels Excellent organisational and time management skills A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude Experience & Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in a senior credit control role Experience handling large, complex customer portfolios and high invoice values Proficiency in Excel and financial/accounting software Accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CICM or similar) desirable