Credit Controller (US HOURS)

Confidential; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Leeds-based

Hybrid working – 3 days in office / 2

12:30pm - 8:00pm working hours

Competitive salary + benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Leeds seeks an experienced Credit Controller to manage a busy ledger and chase overdue invoices. You will build strong client relationships, drive cash collection, and work with a professional finance team in a hybrid setup.

You will handle reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting while ensuring accuracy and timely responses to client queries. This role offers a permanent position with great development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control / Sales Ledger handling for high-value accounts.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own sales ledger and client portfolio.
• Proactively chase overdue invoices by telephone and email.
• Work towards cash collection and debtor day targets.
• Investigate invoice queries and disputes to resolutions.
• Build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify payment trends and prevent further debt.
• Understand client billing processes and drive resolutions.
• Manage invoicing through client portals and post transactions.
• Complete account reconciliations, cash postings and credit notes.
• Maintain accurate records of all collection activity.
• Produce ad-hoc reporting and MI as required.
• Escalate risks and issues to the right teams.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve processes.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Excel

Client communication

Relationship building

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

CREDIT CONTROLLER LEEDS HYBRID

Leeds Permanent 12:30pm - 8:00pm

We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading global organisation who are looking to add an experienced Credit Controller to their established finance team.

This is a great opportunity for a confident Credit Controller who enjoys working with high-value client accounts, building strong relationships and taking ownership of their ledger. You'll be joining a busy, professional environment where your input will directly contribute to cash collection and overall financial performance.

THE ROLE

You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts and ensuring outstanding debt is collected within agreed terms. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own sales ledger and extensive client portfolio
• Proactively chasing overdue invoices via telephone and email
• Working towards cash collection and debtor day targets
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes
• Building strong relationships with clients and senior internal stakeholders
• Identifying payment trends and taking action to prevent further debt
• Understanding client billing and payment processes and driving resolutions
• Managing invoicing through client portals
• Completing account reconciliations, cash postings and credit notes
• Maintaining accurate records of all collection activity
• Producing ad-hoc reporting and MI where required
• Escalating potential risks and issues appropriately
• Working closely with the wider finance team to continually improve processes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone with previous Credit Control / Sales Ledger experience who is confident managing a busy ledger and communicating with clients at all levels.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong understanding of credit control and debt collection
• Experience managing a high-volume or complex ledger
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
• The confidence to handle challenging conversations and disputes
• Strong organisation and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Permanent position
• Leeds-based
• Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days from home
• 12:30pm - 8:00pm working hours
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Excellent opportunity to develop your Credit Control career

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for a new challenge with a well-established global business, we'd love to hear from you!