Credit Control


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS27 8HA
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established and growing organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to take ownership of a portfolio of key customer accounts, helping to drive cash collection, reduce debt and support wider business performance. Working within a collaborative finance function, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the business, contribute to process improvements and play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow.

Credit Control

Permanent

Full-Time Hybrid

£30,000

Leeds - Morley

Your new role

As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring outstanding debt is recovered efficiently while delivering a high level of customer service. Key responsibilities include:

Managing and recovering outstanding debt across customer accounts

Chasing overdue payments via telephone and email

Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

Leading debt review meetings and agreeing actions to improve collections

Investigating and resolving account queries and disputes

Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate account records

Supporting cash flow forecasting through payment tracking

Producing regular debt reports and commentary

Assisting with reconciliations, direct debits and wider sales ledger activities

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and system developments

What you'll need to succeed

We're keen to speak with experienced Credit Control professionals who can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills.

At least 5 years' experience within Credit Control

Experience managing high-value or corporate customer accounts

Strong stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

A proactive and resilient approach to debt recovery

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams

Experience within a larger or fast-paced business environment would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working

Competitive salary of up to £30,000

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Exposure to finance transformation and improvement projects

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Modern office environment

Comprehensive benefits package

What you need to do now

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