Senior Credit Controller

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  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • Staines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
  • Finance
  • 9d ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Credit Controller to manage a portfolio of complex customer accounts and drive timely cash collection. This role requires a highly independent professional who can think critically, resolve issues proactively, and maintain accountability with both customers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collect outstanding receivables and achieve cash collection targets.
  • Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Investigate and drive resolution of disputes, deductions, short payments, and billing issues.
  • Conduct professional collection calls and negotiate payment commitments.
  • Partner with Sales, Billing, Finance, Customer Success, and other teams to remove payment barriers.
  • Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining ownership through to resolution.
  • Maintain accurate collection notes, forecasts, and account action plans.


  • Extensive hands-on Cash Collection experience (circa 5+ years) with broader Accounts Receivable knowledge.
  • Proven success managing complex commercial or enterprise accounts.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent account reconciliation and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding telephone, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive issues to conclusion and deliver measurable results.
  • Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.


What success looks like:

  • Delivers consistent cash collection results.
  • Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.
  • Resolves complex issues through persistence and collaboration.
  • Builds strong relationships while holding customers and stakeholders accountable.
  • Thinks beyond collections to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity for a self-led collections professional who thrives on solving problems, influencing outcomes, and making a measurable impact on cash flow.