Credit Control Manager

Southend, Essex
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Job Title: Credit Control Manager

Overview

This role offers the opportunity for an experienced credit professional to take full ownership of a credit control function within a dynamic commercial setting. You will play a key role in strengthening cash flow performance managing credit risk and leading a small team to deliver consistent and effective results.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain credit control practices that support business growth while protecting financial exposure

Lead the receivables strategy ensuring timely and effective collection across a broad customer base

Oversee and support a small credit control team across multiple sites setting clear expectations and driving performance

Evaluate customer credit requests set appropriate limits and advise internal teams on credit related risk

Take responsibility for escalated account issues working closely with finance and operational colleagues to resolve disputes and billing matters

Produce meaningful management information on debtor positions cash flow and credit risk to support informed decision making

Review existing processes and systems identifying opportunities for improvement and greater automation

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be a proactive and commercially focused credit professional with the confidence to lead and influence across the business.

Required capabilities include

Strong background in credit control with experience leading or supervising a team

Proven ability to manage large volumes of accounts and drive improved collection outcomes

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and engage effectively at all levels

Solid analytical skills with confidence using Excel to produce reports and insights

A practical hands on leadership style focused on coaching development and accountability

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience within logistics transport or a similar operational environment would be an advantage

What is on Offer

Attractive total reward package

Generous holiday allowance in addition to public holidays

Workplace pension provision

Access to an employee benefits and discount platform

Ongoing training professional development and learning resources

Cycle to work and vehicle schemes

Regular team engagement and recognition initiatives

Well being support and mental health resources

Digital learning platform to support continuous growth

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Job Info
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Job Title:
Credit Control Manager
Company:
Adecco
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Jan 27th 2026
Closes:
Feb 27th 2026
Sector:
Accounting, Financial & Insurance
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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