Credit Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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The Commercial Credit Manager will work within Liquidline's busy finance department, supporting the UK and Ireland companies with overseeing the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, assessing credit risk and implementing effective credit policies. This role involves managing a team of credit controllers, liaising with clients and maintaining strong financial controls to minimize bad debt whilst supporting business growth. You will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced finance team reporting to the Finance Director. You will be responsible for your own workload and set the strategy for the credit control team.
The Role - Commercial Credit Manager

• To work closely with the sales department, updating them on key customer risks and be the point of contact internally for the Credit Control team.
• To lead on the day-to-day team management of the Credit Control team, leading by example. This will involve leading and training the team.
• To develop, implement and maintain effective credit control policies and procedures.
• To hold overall responsibility in ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, reducing overdue debt and improving cash flow across the business.
• To maintain strong working relationships with customers, resolving disputes and negotiating payment plans where necessary.
• To prepare regular reports on accounts receivable, aged debt and bad debt provisions for senior management to review.
• To improve and implement the strategy for the Credit Control team, working towards improved efficiency and reduced credit risk.

What You Will Need In The Role Of Commercial Credit Manager

• Strong working knowledge of commercial credit control functions, with experience in accounts receivable, and financial management.
• Knowledge of the customer order to cash process from start to finish across the business, and how the finance team and other departments impact this.
• Understanding of ERP systems and modules.
• Knowledge of credit risk assessments, and financial regulations.
• Strong commercial knowledge, and decision-making ability.
• Leadership skills, with strong attention to detail.

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You:

Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited to:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards.
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences.

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family-owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!