Senior Credit Controller

About the job

We''re partnering with a leading UK professional services firm to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join their team ideally on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is a key role offering the opportunity to combine hands-on working capital management with team leadership, playing a central part in supporting financial performance and delivering an excellent client experience.

The Role

As a Senior Credit Controller, you will take ownership of working capital across key practice areas and client portfolios, while also supporting and developing junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing WIP, debt and overall working capital for assigned departments and clients
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to drive billing and cash collection performance
• Leading regular review meetings on complex or high-value matters
• Acting as a subject matter expert on revenue control and billing queries
• Overseeing monthly billing cycles and ensuring timely cash collection
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, including discounts and write-offs
• Identifying and driving process improvements across billing and revenue management
• Line managing and developing Revenue Controllers and/or Billing Assistants
• Acting as an escalation point for complex or sensitive client issues

About You

We''re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in revenue control, credit control, or billing within a professional services environment
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders (e.g. Partners, Directors)
• Experience managing complex or high-value client portfolios
• Previous line management or mentoring experience, with a supportive, collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• On a short notice period or immediately available
• Strong Excel skills

Experience within a legal or partnership environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Company benefits

You''ll be joining a company known for its collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture, where people are genuinely supported to grow and succeed.

The benefits package typically includes:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to buy/sell leave
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programmes
• Access to a range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Strong focus on learning, development and career progression

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