Credit Controller

A leading professional services organisation in Leeds is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its high-performing finance team during an exciting period of continued growth and success.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated credit professional who enjoys building relationships, resolving complex queries and delivering outstanding collection results within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Opportunity
Joining an established and successful credit control function, you will take ownership of your own client ledger from day one, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise cash collection, reduce aged debt and support the business's wider financial objectives.You'll become part of a team recognised for consistently delivering exceptional results, with a strong culture of collaboration, professional development and internal progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting outstanding payments via telephone and email
• Managing and developing your own ledger
• Building strong relationships with clients and key internal stakeholders
• Reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance
• Accurately recording customer interactions and account activity
• Investigating and resolving complex credit control queries
• Prioritising workload to achieve monthly collection targets
• Supporting shared team responsibilities, including management of the credit control inbox

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' credit control experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding cash collection and aged debt targets
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Experience managing complex customer accounts and resolving issues effectively
• The ability to remain calm and professional while working to deadlines
• Strong systems skills including Excel, Outlook and finance systems

If you're an ambitious Credit Controller looking to join a business that invests in its people and offers long-term career development, we'd be keen to hear from you.For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply today.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)