Temporary Credit Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Friendly team

Potential extension

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a temporary Credit Controller to join a busy finance team in Leeds. You will manage ledgers, contact customers to collect overdue payments, and maintain strong relationships while ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts.

The ideal candidate will have credit control experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel and finance systems. Immediate start available within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Control role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident speaking with customers by phone and email.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A positive and professional approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining a ledger of customer accounts.
• Contacting customers by telephone and email to collect overdue payments.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Investigating and resolving payment queries and disputes.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately.
• Producing aged debt reports and updating account records.
• Reducing debtor days and minimising bad debt exposure.
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve account issues.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Finance systems

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Temporary Credit Controller Required

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join a busy finance team based in Leeds on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships while ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining a ledger of customer accounts.
• Contacting customers by telephone and email to collect overdue payments.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Investigating and resolving payment queries and disputes.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately.
• Producing aged debt reports and updating account records.
• Reducing debtor days and minimising bad debt exposure.
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve account issues.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident speaking with customers by phone and email.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A positive and professional approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

What's on Offer?

• Hourly rate equivalent to £30,00 - £34,000
• Immediate start available.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established organisation.
• Potential for contract extension depending on business needs.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.