Credit Controller

UBT; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business based in Horsforth, Leeds is seeking a Credit Controller to manage around 3,000 accounts. You will be responsible for implementing debt collection strategies, overseeing the entire credit control process, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit control, possess strong communication and negotiation skills, and have a keen attention to detail. This role offers a salary of £28,000-£30,000 along with various benefits including breakfast, additional holiday, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary- £28,000- £30,000

Bonus Scheme offered

Free Breakfast every day

Additional holiday for birthdays

Annual team building events

Monthly team meetings

Positive team culture

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control with a proven track record of reducing aged debt.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and cash flow management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and resolve payment disputes.
• Meticulous attention to detail in financial record keeping.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
• Collaborative approach in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement debt collection strategies to minimise overdue payments.
• Oversee the credit control process including chasing payments.
• Maintain client relationships while addressing invoice queries.
• Evaluate credit risks associated with clients and maintain credit limits.
• Generate reports on debtors' aging and collections performance.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and standards.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and support finance activities.

Skills

Credit control experience

Financial principles understanding

Verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

We are recruiting a Credit Controller, on behalf of a very reputable business based in Horsforth, Leeds. This is a very exciting time to join as the company is going on a journey of substantial growth. This is a very rewarding business that really values its employees. As Credit Controller you would be responsible for approx. 3,000 accounts, ranging from small businesses to large corporations and multinational PLCs. You will manage the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining positive client relationships.

Duties

• Implement effective debt collection strategies to minimise overdue payments
• Oversee the end-to-end credit control process, including monitoring outstanding invoices, chasing payments, and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
• This includes processing customer card payments efficiently and securely and reduce debtor days, utilising both proactive communication and escalation procedures when necessary
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing queries and concerns related to invoices, payments, and credit terms in a professional and courteous manner
• Evaluate credit risk associated with new and existing clients, conducting thorough credit checks and establishing appropriate credit limits to mitigate financial risk. Generate regular reports on debtors' aging, collections performance, and credit exposure, offering insights and recommendations for optimising cash collection. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, financial processes, and credit control / debt management industry standards. Reconcile the company bank accounts daily, working with the Finance team to resolve any issues or queries. Training will be provided so no previous experience necessary Support wider Finance activities, both on an ad-hoc and day-to-day basis. Provide cover for other areas of the Finance department as and when necessary.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience of working within credit control and will have proven experience of reducing aged debt.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk assessment, cash flow management, and accounting procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced construction environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative approach to work, with the ability to work effectively within a cross functional team and support colleagues as needed.
  
  

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Salary- £28,000- £30,000
• Bonus Scheme offered to all staff (this is based on the overall performance and paid quarterly)
• Free Breakfast every day
• Get your birthday off as an additional holiday
• Annual off-site team building events
• Monthly full team meetings
• A positive team culture. Team Recognition. Team Gifts
• Family Owned - work with people who really care about each other and our customers.
• It's more than a job, you're part of the journey.
• Training Opportunities - both in house and external courses