Credit Controller


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£28,000 - £30,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 5JF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company Hays is partnering with a reputable and growing professional services organisation who is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. With a strong reputation in its sector and a collaborative working culture, the business offers a supportive environment where your contribution will directly impact cash flow and financial performance.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused Credit Controller looking to join a professional, fast-paced organisation that values its people and offers genuine career development opportunities.

Credit Control

Permanent

Full Time Hours

Hybrid Working

Leeds City Centre

Salary - £28-30,000

Your new role

This is a varied position but some of the key duties will be:

Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts

Chase outstanding debt by telephone, email and written correspondence

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently

Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts

Produce aged debt reports and support cash flow forecasting

Escalate overdue balances where appropriate

Work closely with the wider finance team to improve collection performance and reduce debtor days

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within a Credit Control position - within a professional services organisation

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Confident negotiating payments and managing difficult conversations professionally

Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

Competent with Microsoft Excel and finance systems

Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary

Hybrid work available

Great city centre location close to Transport links, bars, restaurants, cafés and shops

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What you need to do now

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