Credit Controller

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in Leeds is seeking a Credit Controller to manage the collection of debt from residential Care home debtors. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in credit control, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in SAGE and Microsoft Office. You will establish relationships to ensure timely payments and meet cash/debtor day targets. The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular team events

Monday to Friday working pattern

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate appropriately and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors
• Establish relationships with individuals and local authorities
• Meet monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Self-discipline

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

5 years minimum experience within a credit control environment

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east. They are seeking a Credit Controller to join their finance team at their Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds. The role involves managing the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors and collecting care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.

Main duties of the job

As a credit controller, you will be responsible for minimizing the aging of debt and retaining levels set by the Credit Manager. You will manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication, establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments, and meet monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the Finance Controller/Credit Manager. You will also attend monthly debtors' meetings to discuss the management of debts and follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation.

About us

Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east. They provide high-quality care and support to residents in a warm and welcoming environment.

Details Date posted

26 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1349183256

Job locations

Akari Care

Leeds

LS11 5DZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east.

An opportunity has arisen to join Akari Cares finance team, as credit controller at our Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds.

As a credit controller you are to manage the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors. You are also to collect care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.

Previous experience of working within social/health care business would be advantageous but is not necessarily a pre-requisite for this role.

Job Title: Credit Controller

Reporting to: Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Contracts Manager

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Minimise the aging of debt and retain levels set by the CM

Manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication

Establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments

Meeting monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the FC/CM

Attend monthly debtors meetings to discuss the management of debts

Follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation

Other Ad-hoc duties

Person Specification:

5 Years minimum experience within a credit control environment

Ability to communicate appropriately, sensitively and maintain confidentiality

Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature

Excellent written communication skills

Solid team working skills

Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels

Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail

Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office packages

Knowledge of software of software packages such as SAGE

Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular team events

Monday to Friday

AKSPO

Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east.

An opportunity has arisen to join Akari Cares finance team, as credit controller at our Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds.

As a credit controller you are to manage the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors. You are also to collect care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.

Previous experience of working within social/health care business would be advantageous but is not necessarily a pre-requisite for this role.

Job Title: Credit Controller

Reporting to: Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Contracts Manager

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Minimise the aging of debt and retain levels set by the CM

Manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication

Establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments

Meeting monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the FC/CM

Attend monthly debtors meetings to discuss the management of debts

Follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation

Other Ad-hoc duties

Person Specification:

5 Years minimum experience within a credit control environment

Ability to communicate appropriately, sensitively and maintain confidentiality

Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature

Excellent written communication skills

Solid team working skills

Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels

Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail

Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office packages

Knowledge of software of software packages such as SAGE

Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular team events

Monday to Friday

AKSPO

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 5 years minimum experience within a credit control environment, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of software packages such as SAGE.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 5 years minimum experience within a credit control environment, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of software packages such as SAGE.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Leeds

LS11 5DZ

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Leeds

LS11 5DZ

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)