Credit Control

Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,000-£32,000

Hybrid working in Leeds

Supportive team

Job summary

Search is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team in Leeds on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. In this role you will manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely payments.You will build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, chase invoices, monitor aged debt, and support month-end processes. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational ability.
• Confident in handling difficult conversations professionally.
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Proactively chase outstanding invoices by phone, email and letter.
• Monitor aged debt and implement debt reduction strategies.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and disputes promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain records.
• Produce regular debtor balance and collection activity reports.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Support month-end processes and cash allocation.
• Ensure compliance with credit control processes.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Credit Controller

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Leeds, to recruit for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive credit professional to join a supportive business and make an immediate impact.

Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting the business's cash flow objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Proactively chase outstanding invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Monitor aged debt and deliver effective debt reduction strategies.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and disputes promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Produce regular reports on debtor balances and collection activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Support month-end processes and cash allocation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company credit control processes and procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Confidence in managing difficult conversations professionally.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A positive, customer-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000-£32,000 depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within the finance team.
• Leeds-based location with potential hybrid working arrangements.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age