ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Credit Manager | $120,000 – $135,000 Package | South-East | FMCG

Job title : Credit Location : Melbourne

  • $120,000 – $135,000 Package | South-East location
  • High calibre team | Growing and profitable
  • Directly oversee a team of 4 | Well-known Australian FMCG

The Opportunity

This role presents as a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career and work within an established environment.

Our client is a successful food manufacturer and wholesaler with a reputation for being at the forefront of their industry. The role is based in their Head Office in Melbourne’s outer South-East suburbs. 

The Challenge
  
Reporting to the Financial Controller, some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and manage the Customer Credit & Billing (CCB) team, covering onboarding, billing and credit management
  • Set clear structure, priorities and workflows across shared inboxes, queues and work allocation
  • Motivate, coach and support the team, including hands-on involvement during peak periods and escalations
  • Oversee debtor’s ledger performance (size/age) through effective collections, processes and policies
  • Develop and enhance credit policies, risk frameworks and credit assessment processes
  • Build strong capability across ERP and credit systems
  • Prepare, review and communicate KPI and performance reporting to stakeholders
  • Partner with key stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Customer Service) to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Identify operational improvements, ensure data accuracy, and drive continuous process optimisation

  
The Expertise
  
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

  • 5+ years Credit, AR and Collections management experience.
  • Experience leading and developing small to large teams whilst being a hands-on manager.
  • High-level organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage variable workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 285. Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
  
About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
  
ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270