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 professionalism and authority
• Analyse aged debt, identify trends, and implement improvements

About You

• Proven experience in a senior credit control or credit management role
• Demonstrable experience managing high-volume, high-value customer accounts
• Strong commercial awareness — able to balance customer relationships with cash and risk
• Confident communicator, comfortable challenging both customers and internal stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, operational or multi-site environment (builders merchants or similar advantageous)

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who:

• Thinks beyond collections and understands the commercial impact of credit decisions
• Is comfortable operating with autonomy in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Can quickly build credibility with both customers and internal teams
• Brings energy, structure, and a proactive approach

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key commercial function
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
• A business that values commercial thinking within finance
• Potential for future opportunities within the group

If you’re an experienced credit professional who thrives in a commercially driven environment and can hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.