Credit Controller (Client Finance - Birmingham)
CompanyBNP Paribas Real Estate
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/24/2026
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Occupation TypeCredit controllers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
The Role
Responsibilities
The Credit Controller will work within a team of 8, responsible for managing the recovery of monies from tenants / occupiers. The objective of the role is to liaise with tenants on outstanding debts, manage the recovery of arrears and maintain information relating to actions taken. The Credit Controller supports the Credit Control Manager by:
Responsibilities
The Credit Controller will work within a team of 8, responsible for managing the recovery of monies from tenants / occupiers. The objective of the role is to liaise with tenants on outstanding debts, manage the recovery of arrears and maintain information relating to actions taken. The Credit Controller supports the Credit Control Manager by:
- Chasing arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with debt recovery policies
- Maintaining records of tenant actions to settle arrears, including monitoring performance against agreed payment plans
- Liaising with surveyors and client accountants to resolve tenant queries about charges and payments
- Analysing aged debtors and advising surveyors and clients regarding recovery of arrears.
- Maintain records of debtor payment performance and issue payment reminders to poor payers
- Chase arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with debt recovery policies for the methods and timescales to be employed in escalating recoveries
- Ensure that surveyors are informed of and remain responsible for progress of collecting arrears and keeping the client informed
- Agree all escalation steps to recover debts with the surveyor responsible prior to initiating action
- Maintain records of agreed repayment plans and ensure such plans are approved by the surveyor and/or client as appropriate
- Track repayments against agreed payment plans and notify surveyors and client accountants of any default
- Instruct solicitors and/or enforcement agents to recover outstanding sums in accordance with client instructions and agreed with the surveyor responsible
- Record details of conversations and actions agreed with tenants to clear outstanding arrears
- Provide information to support preparation of monthly credit control reports and aged debtor analyses
- Experience in a credit control / rent collection role within a busy office environment.
- Must be highly numerate and accurate with strong attention to detail
- Tenacious, presentable, assertive and self-motivated
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone manner
- Conscientious and highly focussed, with a sound understanding of credit control procedures and an appreciation of data protection issues
- Experience of using computer based accounting systems, ideally Trace Tramps, or similar packages such as Yardi Propware / Voyager, Qube Horizon, etc.
- Able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
- Good skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Understanding of accounting techniques including sales ledger transactions, particularly in a property environment, would be an advantage.
- Qualification or part qualification in credit control and debt management, would be an advantage
- Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work