Credit Assistant Manager (6-Month FTC)

Job description

Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd is a leading independent builders’ merchant based across the South West of England. We know our strength lies in our people and the service we offer and we continue to build on this by bringing great people into our teams. The Opportunity: At Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd, we’re looking for a commercially minded Credit Assistant Manager to join our finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is not a traditional credit control role — we need someone who can balance risk management with commercial growth, working closely with internal stakeholders and a large, diverse customer base to drive cash performance while supporting sales. Key Responsibilities: - Support the leadership of the credit control function, helping to drive performance across the team - Manage and oversee a large and complex ledger, ensuring timely cash collection - Build strong relationships with key customer accounts, negotiating payment plans where required - Partner with sales and operational teams to enable profitable growth while managing risk - Review and assess credit limits, making commercially sound decisions - Handle escalations and complex account queries with p...