You could do a foundation degree or degree in business, finance or accounting.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
Credit managers control the amount of finance offered by their company and manage the debts owed to it.
£27,000 Starter
to£50,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree or degree in business, finance or accounting.
You'll usually need:
You could take a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Personal and Business Finance. You could then apply for jobs with a credit control company.
Courses in accounts or finance are also suitable.
You'll usually need:
You could complete a credit controller advanced apprenticeship, then apply for a management trainee post.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a credit controller with a company and take training on the job to move into a management role.
Training could include qualifications like the Level 3 Diploma in Credit Management offered by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
The CICM also has qualifications in areas like debt collection, enforcement action and senior management.
There are no set requirements to apply directly for jobs, but most credit managers have experience and qualifications as credit controllers, sales administrators or debt collection agents.
You could also move into this work from other financial areas like accountancy and banking.
You can find out more about working and training in credit control from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work at a client's home, in an office or at a client's business.
With experience, you could progress into senior management or move to a larger company.
Alternatively, you could move into insolvency work with an accountancy firm or become a self-employed consultant, advising businesses on credit systems.
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