<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Credit Controller<strong><br /> Location:</strong> Blackwood<strong><br /> Salary: </strong>£30,000 per annum</p><p><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p>The company is a well established and growing manufacturing business supplying high quality products to customers across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for reliability and customer service, they are seeking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to support the finance team, with a particular focus on the Sales Ledger.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Credit Controller will be responsible for managing the end-to-end credit control and sales ledger process. The role focuses on ensuring timely cash collection while maintaining positive customer relationships within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Full ownership of the Sales Ledger, ensuring accuracy and integrity at all times</li><li>Proactive credit control, including chasing outstanding debt via phone and email</li><li>Setting up new customer accounts and carrying out credit checks</li><li>Monitoring customer credit limits and payment terms</li><li>Resolving invoice queries and discrepancies efficiently</li><li>Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts</li><li>Producing aged debt reports and supporting cash flow forecasting</li><li>Liaising closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams</li><li>Supporting month-end processes and reporting as required</li></ul><p><strong>About the Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Credit Control role with a strong Sales Ledger focus</li><li>Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or product-based environment is highly desirable</li><li>Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Able to manage a high-volume ledger and prioritise workload effectively</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Excel and accounting/ERP systems</li></ul><p><strong>What the Company Offers</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Opportunities for development within a growing manufacturing business</li><li>Company benefits package including pension, holidays, bonus, etc.</li></ul> <br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNzI2MTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-end="241" data-start="203">Credit Control Manager</h2><p data-start="242" data-end="396"><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p data-end="815" data-start="417">We are seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager/Supervisor to lead and actively manage the credit control and sales ledger function within a manufacturing environment. This role is both strategic and hands on, requiring strong leadership alongside direct involvement in day to day credit control activities to support cash flow, reduce risk, and maintain strong customer relationships.</p><h3 data-end="843" data-start="817">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="844" data-end="1662"><li data-end="916" data-start="844"><p data-end="916" data-start="846">Manage and oversee the full credit control and sales ledger function</p></li><li data-start="917" data-end="989"><p data-end="989" data-start="919">Take hands-on responsibility for key and high risk customer accounts</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1053"><p data-end="1053" data-start="992">Ensure timely and effective collection of outstanding debts</p></li><li data-end="1132" data-start="1054"><p data-end="1132" data-start="1056">Set, review, and manage customer credit limits in line with company policy</p></li><li data-start="1133" data-end="1191"><p data-start="1135" data-end="1191">Supervise, mentor, and develop the credit control team</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1192"><p data-start="1194" data-end="1274">Monitor and maintain accurate sales ledger records and account reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1275" data-end="1340"><p data-end="1340" data-start="1277">Resolve complex billing queries, disputes, and payment issues</p></li><li data-end="1406" data-start="1341"><p data-start="1343" data-end="1406">Produce and analyse aged debt reports and cash flow forecasts</p></li><li data-end="1516" data-start="1407"><p data-end="1516" data-start="1409">Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to align credit decisions with business objectives</p></li><li data-start="1517" data-end="1590"><p data-end="1590" data-start="1519">Support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting requirements</p></li><li data-start="1591" data-end="1662"><p data-end="1662" data-start="1593">Continuously improve credit control processes and internal controls</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1698" data-start="1664">Skills & Experience Required</h3><ul data-start="1699" data-end="2253"><li data-end="1776" data-start="1699"><p data-start="1701" data-end="1776">Proven experience as a Credit Control Manager or Senior Credit Controller</p></li><li data-start="1777" data-end="1850"><p data-end="1850" data-start="1779">Strong background in <strong data-end="1848" data-start="1800">manufacturing or production based businesses</strong></p></li><li data-end="1925" data-start="1851"><p data-end="1925" data-start="1853">Demonstrated hands-on experience managing sales ledger and collections</p></li><li data-end="1979" data-start="1926"><p data-end="1979" data-start="1928">Excellent people management and leadership skills</p></li><li data-end="2055" data-start="1980"><p data-start="1982" data-end="2055">Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities</p></li><li data-start="2056" data-end="2129"><p data-start="2058" data-end="2129">High attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving mindset</p></li><li data-end="2186" data-start="2130"><p data-start="2132" data-end="2186">Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel</p></li><li data-end="2253" data-start="2187"><p data-start="2189" data-end="2253">Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2275" data-start="2255">Qualifications</h3><ul data-end="2415" data-start="2276"><li data-start="2276" data-end="2350"><p data-end="2350" data-start="2278">Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred)</p></li><li data-start="2351" data-end="2415"><p data-start="2353" data-end="2415">Credit management or accounting certification (advantageous)</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2436" data-start="2417">What We Offer</h3><ul data-start="2437" data-end="2604"><li data-start="2437" data-end="2480"><p data-end="2480" data-start="2439">Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li><li data-start="2481" data-end="2551"><p data-start="2483" data-end="2551">Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing business</p></li><li data-end="2604" data-start="2552"><p data-start="2554" data-end="2604">Collaborative and supportive working environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2606" data-end="2624"> </h3><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNDk1OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager to join an exciting Engineering company experiencing huge growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the full P&L and balance sheet, managing key accounting processes and leading the accounting team to deliver accurate month-end close and insightful variance analysis, with this role responsible for the final review and sign-off of monthly accounts</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting cycle while providing insightful and actionable analysis to site/Group leadership on sales performance, and other cost drivers to guide commercial decisions</li><li>Lead, motivate, and empower a small finance team</li><li>Support stock accuracy by overseeing stock counts, monitoring stock KPIs, and ensuring a robust system of financial control around inventory processes</li><li>Provide proactive finance support to the business by resolving day to day queries, partnering on strategic initiatives and projects, and acting as a key member of the site senior management team to drive long term performance improvement</li><li>Act as the site lead for the external audit engagement, coordinating all requirements and ensuring a smooth, timely, and fully compliant annual statutory audit cycle</li><li>Support the business in relation to general development or ad-hoc projects and issues</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with 3+ years PQE</li><li>Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with experience in FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis within a Engineering, Manufacturing, Retail or FMCG environment</li><li>Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse finance team</li><li>Commercially focused and compliance-oriented, balancing strategic insight with robust control</li><li>Strong IT proficiency, including ERP systems and Excel</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimisation and operational excellence</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi45MTczOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a growing manufacturing organisation on a permanent basis in Bridgend.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing role is key in supporting the UK Manufacturing Operations ) and is responsible for providing clear, timely and accurate information, including insight to the leadership team, particularly the CFO and Operations lead team. </p><p> </p><p>The Finance Business Partner will prepare high quality financial data on a timely basis that will help drive business performance, and decision making, and where necessary develop new KPIs to help understand and improve Operations.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Finance team, you will provide effective management accounting and reporting, including performing key month end activities to account accurately for aspects of Manufacturing Operations.</p><p> </p><p>The role will play a key role in managing / controlling overhead spend, through partnership with various operational departments, acting as a gatekeeper in relation to operational expenditure, including leading on developing the Annual Budget.</p><p> </p><p> Key responsibilities:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Business Partner to the Operations lead team</strong></p><p><strong>Perform Month End / Periodic activities to ensure accurate reporting of manufacturing performance</strong></p><p><strong>Drive improvements in understanding of manufacturing cost base</strong></p><p><strong>Lead the development of regular financial reporting and analysis to the Operations leadership team</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills / experience / competencies</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified ACA / CIMA or equivalent with relevant industry / manufacturing experience</li><li>Experience of different manufacturing cost models (e.g. actual cost / standard costing)</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p> </p><p>A salary of up to £70,000 plus pension</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg2MzMyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
