Credit Manager

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • City, Birmingham
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Credit Control Manager (Permanent) - Birmingham

Up to 60,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Birmingham Hybrid Options Available

Are you an experienced Credit Control professional with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills? We are looking for a Credit Control Manager to join our client's team on a permanent basis in Birmingham - someone who can lead their credit function with confidence, drive results, and enhance cash flow performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and take ownership of the full credit control cycle in a growing, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Credit Control team.
  • Oversee the collection of outstanding debts, ensuring timely payments and minimal bad debt.
  • Develop and implement effective credit policies, procedures, and controls to support risk management and cash flow.
  • Monitor aged debt reports and take proactive steps to resolve overdue accounts.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Sales, Finance, Legal) to support dispute resolution and ensure alignment on credit terms.
  • Manage credit limits, assess credit risk, and perform customer credit checks as required.
  • Support month-end and year-end reporting with accurate debt and cash forecasting data.
  • Provide regular performance updates and KPIs to senior management.
  • Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team focused on results and customer service.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in credit control management or senior credit team leader roles.
  • Strong knowledge of credit control processes, credit risk, and relevant legislation.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Commercially minded with strong numerical and analytical ability.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Proficient in credit control systems and and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) is a plus.

What is Offer:

  • Competitive salary: up to 60,000, depending on experience.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Purchase / Sell Leave Scheme
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options available
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Ready to take the lead and make an impact?

Apply now and bring your credit control expertise to a business that values innovation, integrity, and performance.

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