Credit Control

Your new company

A well-established and growing organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to take ownership of a portfolio of key customer accounts, helping to drive cash collection, reduce debt and support wider business performance. Working within a collaborative finance function, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the business, contribute to process improvements and play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow.

Credit Control

Permanent

Full-Time Hybrid

£30,000

Leeds - Morley

Your new role

As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring outstanding debt is recovered efficiently while delivering a high level of customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and recovering outstanding debt across customer accounts
• Chasing overdue payments via telephone and email
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Leading debt review meetings and agreeing actions to improve collections
• Investigating and resolving account queries and disputes
• Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate account records
• Supporting cash flow forecasting through payment tracking
• Producing regular debt reports and commentary
• Assisting with reconciliations, direct debits and wider sales ledger activities
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and system developments

What you'll need to succeed

We're keen to speak with experienced Credit Control professionals who can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills.

• At least 5 years' experience within Credit Control
• Experience managing high-value or corporate customer accounts
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• A proactive and resilient approach to debt recovery
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams
• Experience within a larger or fast-paced business environment would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary of up to £30,000
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to finance transformation and improvement projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

What you need to do now

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