Credit Control Manager

Credit Control Manager

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £45,000 plus benefits

We are working with a growing, engineering-led company to appoint a Credit Control Manager.

This hands-on role involves managing the customer ledger, driving cash collection, and fostering strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, confident managing aged debt, and ready to engage with the detail to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the credit control function and customer ledger
Drive the collection of outstanding and aged debts
Prepare and analyse aged debt reports, prioritising key accounts
Build and maintain professional relationships with customers
Handle customer queries, disputes and payment issues promptly
Collaborate closely with sales and finance teams to resolve outstanding balances
Provide regular updates on cash collection progress and key debtor risks
Maintain accurate customer accounts and credit control records
Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt
Remain hands-on with the ledger while supporting the wider team
Key Requirements

Proven credit control experience, ideally at manager or supervisor level
Successful track record in managing and reducing aged debt
Commercial mindset with strong relationship-building skills
Confident in communicating and negotiating with customers
Strong Excel skills and experience in reporting
Comfortable analysing aged debt and taking decisive action
Proactive, resilient, and hands-on approach
About You

You are a commercially minded credit control professional who balances relationship management with a focus on delivering results. You are confident in having challenging conversations, understand the importance of cash flow, and are willing to engage with the detail to make things happen