- Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
- Generate financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customers' financial status.
- Consult with customers to resolve complaints and verify financial and credit transactions.
- Prepare reports that include the degree of risk
Credit manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Credit managers control the amount of finance offered by their company and manage the debts owed to it.
Credit managers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Credit manager you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,283 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Credit manager
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26,633 GBP
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24,599 GBP
Average salary for part-time Credit manager
Average salary for full-time Credit manager
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15,652 GBP
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14,867 GBP
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25,283 GBP
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24,599 GBP
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Salary over time for Credit manager
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22,966 GBP
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23,920 GBP
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23,809 GBP
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24,271 GBP
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24,894 GBP
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24,977 GBP
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25,283 GBP
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26,735 GBP
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29,070 GBP
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Future outlook for Credit managers
Fair outlook
26 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Credit manager interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
