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Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Credit Controller to join the Accounts Receivable team within the Finance Directorate. This is a busy and varied role, offering the opportunity to make a significant contribution to maximising cash collection for the Trust.
A key aspect of the role will be ensuring that all outstanding debts are pursued regularly and collected in a timely manner, alongside the accurate and timely allocation of all receipts received each day.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management and recovery of outstanding Trust debt. This will include reviewing accounts, undertaking appropriate checks and referring appropriate debts to an external debt collection agency. You will act as the main point of contact for Trust debt, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify and pursue appropriate methods of debt recovery.
Main duties of the job
- As Senior Credit Controller, you will provide supervision and support to the Credit Control team. In the absence of the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will provide appropriate cover and undertake relevant managerial responsibilities. You will also play an active role in the month-end reporting process and Agreement of Balances exercises.
- We are looking for an individual with recent Credit Control experience within a large organisation who can demonstrate a proactive, organised and results-focused approach to debt recovery.You will need to be IT literate, confident working with large volumes of financial data and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills are essential, together with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers. Strong teamwork, supervisory skills, organisation and time-management skills are also required.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident Credit Controller to further develop their leadership and supervisory skills within a supportive finance environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent credit control experience including debt collection and supervisory experience
- Experience in dealing with difficult customers and ability to resolve complex queries
- Experience of computerised financial systems
- Experience in investigation and analysis into financial issues
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring junior members of staff
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- AAT/Professional Accountancy qualification
- Degree or equivalent or qualified by experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS financial regime
- Proficient accounting skills
- Knowledge of a range of finance systems, payments and invoicing
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This advert is for Senior Credit Controller with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in St Mary's Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 pa inclusive. The contract type is Fixed term: 11 months (Until July 2027). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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