Credit Controller

Headstar; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary up to £30k

Study support

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Headstar in Leeds is looking for a Credit Controller who thrives on chasing overdue accounts and enjoys building robust relationships. Your responsibilities will include managing accounts and ensuring timely payments while resolving disputes. The role requires credit control experience and stakeholder management skills, with a salary up to £30k along with study support and 25 days of annual leave. Join a globally reputable business that appreciates proactive finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable is crucial.
• Solid understanding of sales ledger processes is necessary.
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels is required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of accounts and manage cash collection.
• Chase overdue invoices and ensure debts are paid on time.
• Build relationships with clients and handle invoice disputes.

Skills

Credit control experience

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Excel proficiency

Job description

If you're a Credit Controller who actually enjoys the chase, knows how to handle stakeholders, and wants to work in a high growth business, this one's one to look at.

This isn't a "sit back and wait" role, they need someone who can get stuck in, build relationships, and drive cash collection properly.

What will you be doing?

You'll take ownership of a portfolio of accounts and be responsible for keeping cash coming in and debtor days under control.

• Chasing overdue invoices (phone + email - no hiding behind the inbox)
• Making sure debts are paid within agreed terms
• Building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Handling queries and resolving invoice disputes
• Spotting changes in payment behaviour before they become problems
• Managing invoicing through client portals
• Reconciling accounts and keeping records watertight
• Supporting wider finance tasks like cash posting and reporting

What do you need?

• Experience in credit control / accounts receivable
• A solid understanding of sales ledger processes
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume workload
• Good Excel skills (nothing too advanced, but you need to be comfortable)

You’ll be joining a global business with a good reputation. They operate at scale, offer good exposure across finance, and give people the space to do their jobs properly.

What do you get?

• An annual salary of up to c£30k
• The opportunity for study support
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

It’s the kind of environment where good Credit Controllers stand out quickly.

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