Job title: Senior Credit Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 01/05/2026
Job ID: 51643
Contact name: Louis Cordice
Phone number: +441172130300
Contact email: louis@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Senior Credit Controller

Core3 is working with a well-established professional services firm to recruit a Senior Credit Controller. This is a key position within the finance function, combining hands-on working capital management with leadership responsibility.

Why join our client

This business places real value on strong financial control and high-quality client service. As a Senior Credit Controller, you’ll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, helping improve cash performance while leading and developing a team. You’ll play a visible role in strengthening processes and driving better commercial outcomes.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of working capital across assigned departments and key clients
• Partner with stakeholders to reduce debt, WIP, and overall exposure
• Lead review meetings on complex matters, providing clear direction and challenge
• Oversee the billing cycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and cash collection
• Act as a senior point of expertise on revenue control and billing issues
• Ensure adherence to policies, including discounts and write-offs
• Identify and implement improvements to billing processes and systems
• Manage, coach, and develop Revenue Controllers and Billing Assistants
• Handle escalations and resolve complex or sensitive client issues

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Strong experience in revenue control, credit control, and cash collection
• Background in a professional services environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, including Partners
• Experience managing complex client portfolios
• Proven ability to lead, support, or mentor team members
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong Excel capability

Desirable

• Experience within a legal or partnership environment
• Relevant professional qualifications

What you’ll get in return

As Senior Credit Controller, you’ll step into a role with real visibility and influence. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how working capital is managed while developing a team and improving processes across the function.

• Salary £40,000–£45,000
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of 40% office presence
• Supportive onboarding with increased office time initially

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

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