Job Description

Senior Credit Controller

Location:

Andover

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent

About the Role

Are you a seasoned Senior Credit Controller with a proven track record in managing debtors, driving cash collection, and leading by example?


We're seeking an experienced professional who knows what excellence in credit control looks like and is passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to oversee our debtors ledger this is your chance to make a real impact in our supportive Finance team!

About Cross Rental Services

Cross Rental Services is the UK & Irelands leading specialist asset rental business, delivering cutting-edge HVAC, refrigeration and catering hire solutions. Having experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, our team operates across multiple UK sites in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.


We are relentlessly focused on our customers and take pride in long-term partnerships with some of the countrys leading retailers, government bodies, facilities managers and process manufacturers. Our critical solutions enable them to achieve their own goals with peace of mind that they are supported in all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements.


Guided by our core valuesRespect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integritywe offer a dynamic workplace where innovation and impact thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Own and oversee the debtors ledger, providing regular reports to management and maintaining DSO targets. Proactively manage customer accounts, resolve queries, and maximize cash collection while minimizing outstanding debt. Lead and mentor one direct report (Credit Controller), reviewing performance and allocating tasks. Continuously review aged debtors, escalate issues, manage legal proceedings, and review bad debt provisions. Liaise with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service) to resolve disputes and facilitate collections. Produce weekly/monthly reports on aged debt, cash forecasts, KPIs, and top 10 debt commentary for the board. Review customer credit facilities, ensure alignment with payment terms, perform reconciliations, and handle cash allocation. Embrace continuous improvement, make process recommendations, and support year-end activities.

Essential Requirements

Extensive experience in credit control, account reconciliation, debt collection methods, cash allocation, and customer relationship managementideally from a corporate finance environment. Strong leadership skills to train, develop, and lead junior staff by example. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables essential); Power BI, Sage 200, and Insphire desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication, with a proactive, enthusiastic approach. Alignment with our core values: Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integrity.

What We Offer

Working hours: 08:00 17:00 (Monday to Friday) with 1-hour lunch break. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension (Employee 5%, Employer 3%). Corporate Eyecare Scheme. Group Life Assurance (3x salary) and opt-in Private Medical Insurance. A positive, collaborative team environment with a focus on work-life balance.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you we'd love to hear from you!


Please click Apply Now below or send your CV to Stephen Arndt, Talent Partner, at Recruitment@crossrental.co.uk.


Cross Rental Services is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We adhere to ISO standards for health & safety, environment, and quality. Join us and help deliver extraordinary results!