Credit Controller

Role: Credit Controller

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Sector: Property Development & Real Estate

We are currently partnering with a premier property developer based in Birmingham to recruit a proactive and experienced Credit Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated finance professional with direct real estate exposure to manage the sales ledger and drive cash flow optimization for a dynamic, growing business.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the end-to-end credit control process, maintaining strict control over the accounts receivable ledger.

* Liaise directly with tenants, commercial clients, and legal representatives to ensure prompt collection of sales, rental, and service charge balances.

* Resolve billing queries and disputes efficiently while maintaining strong, professional client relationships.

* Monitor credit limits, assess client creditworthiness, and escalate high-risk accounts when necessary.

* Produce regular aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts for senior leadership review.

* Ensure full compliance with industry-specific processes, including tenant billing cycles and lease terms.

Candidate Requirements

* Essential: Proven credit control experience within the property development, real estate, or housing sector.

* Demonstrated understanding of tenant ledgers, lease agreements, and property-related billing structures.

* Strong negotiation and communication skills with a diplomatic yet firm approach to debt collection.

* Proficiency in accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

* High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

If you have the essential property sector experience and a strong track record in credit control, please submit your CV to arrange a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed