Credit Controller

Overview

🕒 Hours of work - 12pm to 8.30pm (Monday - Friday)

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a global, fast-paced organisation? We are seeking a proactive and driven professional to join our finance team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring strong cashflow performance and maintaining first-class client relationships.

• As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for delivering effective fee recovery in line with company expectations, credit policies, and procedures. You will manage an extensive client ledger, ensure timely payments, resolve queries, and support the wider finance function with accuracy and professionalism.
• Ensure debts are paid within agreed terms
• Achieve company cash and debtor day targets
• Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone and email
• Maintain accurate records of all credit control activity
• Liaise with senior personnel to manage outstanding debts
• Identify payment pattern changes and recommend actions
• Handle disputed invoices and support negotiation for resolution
• Provide clear and accurate advice on all client queries
• Identify and address delays in client billing and payment cycles
• Operate and manage invoicing through client portals
• Respond promptly to internal and external enquiries
• Perform account reconciliations as needed
• Support corporate governance, policies, and procedures
• Assist with cash postings, reconciliations, and credit notes

• Previous experience within a busy, professional credit control environment
• Strong understanding of credit control, sales ledger processes, and relevant policies
• Experience using credit control management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Confident handling client accounts at all levels, including senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a high-volume workload
• Consistently delivers high-quality work
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Confident, proactive, and able to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills