Credit Control - Leeds City Centre

Confidential; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays is recruiting on behalf of an established professional services business in Leeds city centre to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join its property management team. The role focuses on managing tenant debt across a varied commercial property portfolio, building strong relationships with tenants and internal teams.

You will be responsible for day-to-day credit control, collecting rents and service charges, and supporting reporting. Permanent, full-time, office-based.

Qualifications

• Strong previous Credit Control experience.
• Property, commercial property or property management experience would be highly advantageous.
• Confident telephone and written communication skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and tenants.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Knowledge of commercial debt recovery legislation and CRAR would be advantageous.
• A proactive, professional and organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and chasing outstanding tenant debt across a commercial property portfolio.
• Collecting rent, service charges, insurance and utility recharges.
• Liaising with tenants through telephone and written communication.
• Working closely with Property Managers and Surveyors to resolve outstanding accounts.
• Attending weekly arrears meetings with the wider team.
• Supporting weekly and monthly client reporting.
• Taking ownership of queries and helping ensure debts are collected effectively.

Skills

Credit control

Property management

Telephone communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Organization

Debt recovery knowledge

Job description

Your new company

Hays is recruiting on behalf of an established and successful professional services business in Leeds city centre, looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join its property management team. The position will focus on managing tenant debt across a varied commercial property portfolio, working closely with Property Managers and Surveyors. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger and building strong relationships. Previous property or commercial property experience would be particularly beneficial.

Credit Controller
Permanent
Full Hours - Office Based
Paying £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on level of experience)

Your new role

Working as part of a busy and collaborative team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day credit control of tenant debt across commercial properties including industrial, retail and office.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and chasing outstanding tenant debt across a commercial property portfolio
• Collecting rent, service charges, insurance and utility recharges
• Liaising with tenants through both telephone and written communication
• Working closely with Property Managers and Surveyors to resolve outstanding accounts
• Attending weekly arrears meetings with the wider team
• Supporting weekly and monthly client reporting
• Taking ownership of queries and helping ensure debts are collected effectively

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for someone who can confidently manage the credit control process and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ideally, you will have:

• Strong previous Credit Control experience
• Property, commercial property or property management experience would be highly advantageous
• Confident telephone and written communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and tenants
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage a busy workload
• Knowledge of commercial debt recovery legislation and CRAR would be advantageous
• A proactive, professional and organised approach

What you'll get in return

• Established and professional working environment
• City Centre location with great facilities on-site and nearby
• Close interaction with experienced Property Managers and Surveyors
• Opportunity to utilise or develop specialist property credit control knowledge