Credit Controller

About the roleA Credit Controller who is responsible for managing arrears across a portfolio of clients, investing in diverse property portfolio’s consisting of commercial, industrial & retail properties.The role will require working as part of a large team, maintaining regular and direct communication with the tenants within your portfolio to manage arrears on behalf of your clients, ensuring appropriate collection techniques are used. You will be required to work closely with our accounts teams including Client Accountants, Treasury Clerks and Property Managers to provide a best in class service to our clients.Day to day you'llCommunication with tenants, by phone, email and letter Maintaining Tenant database’s with accurate detailsProactively contacting tenants based on their payment history Regular review of daily bank downloads to assist Treasury teams with correct allocation of incoming funds Reconciliation of tenant accounts Instruct of collection agencies or legal action where authorized and follow through to completionAny other duties that will ensure the smooth running of the credit control departmentWhat matters most in this roleBuilding and maintaining close professional relationships with tenants, and colleagues both within the accounting teams and the wider business is paramount to your success. Using your initiative will be encouraged. The role requires reviewing and managing the arrears of a portfolio of client investments, and ensuring appropriate chasing and collection techniques are employed. You will be required to produce arrears reports with analysis and present to Property Managers and clients as required. To be successful in this role, you will require a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational, prioritisation and communication skills as well as good team working skills and a desire to learn and develop within your role.What we expect of youA proactive, practical, and positive approach to work is required. Excellent, professional communication skills with the ability to build good working relationships with your colleagues, both within accounts and the wider business.Why Workman?35 Working hour weekHybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.Core working hours to allow for added flexibility and helps ease your commute to the office.Study supportDiscretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year.Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party! Generous referral bonus.About WorkmanAs the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. Equal opportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.

About the role

A Credit Controller who is responsible for managing arrears across a portfolio of clients, investing in diverse property portfolio’s consisting of commercial, industrial & retail properties.

The role will require working as part of a large team, maintaining regular and direct communication with the tenants within your portfolio to manage arrears on behalf of your clients, ensuring appropriate collection techniques are used.

You will be required to work closely with our accounts teams including Client Accountants, Treasury Clerks and Property Managers to provide a best in class service to our clients.

Day to day you'll

• Communication with tenants, by phone, email and letter
• Maintaining Tenant database’s with accurate details
• Proactively contacting tenants based on their payment history
• Regular review of daily bank downloads to assist Treasury teams with correct allocation of incoming funds
• Reconciliation of tenant accounts
• Instruct of collection agencies or legal action where authorized and follow through to completion
• Any other duties that will ensure the smooth running of the credit control department

What matters most in this role

Building and maintaining close professional relationships with tenants, and colleagues both within the accounting teams and the wider business is paramount to your success. Using your initiative will be encouraged.

The role requires reviewing and managing the arrears of a portfolio of client investments, and ensuring appropriate chasing and collection techniques are employed.

You will be required to produce arrears reports with analysis and present to Property Managers and clients as required.

To be successful in this role, you will require a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational, prioritisation and communication skills as well as good team working skills and a desire to learn and develop within your role.

What we expect of you

A proactive, practical, and positive approach to work is required. Excellent, professional communication skills with the ability to build good working relationships with your colleagues, both within accounts and the wider business.

Why Workman?

• 35 Working hour week
• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.
• Core working hours to allow for added flexibility and helps ease your commute to the office.
• Study support
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year.
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus.

About Workman

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.

We're Workman – the UK's largest independent property management and building consultancy specialist.Even though we're in property, we're all about people. For over 40 years, we've focused on getting the fundamentals right. We manage 3,900+ assets, collect £3bn in rent annually, and work with 20,000+ occupiers. What matters most? Buildings that run smoothly, occupiers who stay longer, and clients who trust us to deliver. We manage 27m sq. of space (equivalent to 4,200 Premier League football pitches) and provide straightforward building consultancy advice that helps investors make informed decisions. No jargon, no complications – just clear guidance when it counts. We're building a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference. With 900+ people across 11 UK offices and in France, we're creating a workplace that's as well-built as the service we provide. That's what we call great Workmanship. We're Workman – the UK's largest independent property management and building consultancy specialist.

Even though we're in property, we're all about people.

For over 40 years, we've focused on getting the fundamentals right. We manage 3,900+ assets, collect £3bn in rent annually, and work with 20,000+ occupiers. What matters most? Buildings that run smoothly, occupiers who stay longer, and clients who trust us to deliver.

We manage 27m sq. of space (equivalent to 4,200 Premier League football pitches) and provide straightforward building consultancy advice that helps investors make informed decisions. No jargon, no complications – just clear guidance when it counts.

We're building a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference.

With 900+ people across 11 UK offices and in France, we're creating a workplace that's as well-built as the service we provide.

That's what we call great Workmanship.