Credit Controller

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established, global organisation based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer relationships while playing a key role in improving cash flow and supporting business performance.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance team, you'll take ownership of your own sales ledger, managing collections, resolving customer queries and ensuring accounts are maintained accurately. This role offers plenty of variety and would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers through regular communication by phone and email.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and billing queries, working closely with internal departments to achieve timely resolutions.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately and maintaining customer accounts.
• Monitoring aged debt and supporting the reduction of overdue balances and DSO.
• Identifying potential bad debt risks and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Producing accurate records and supporting reporting activities.
• Managing shared inboxes and carrying out general credit control administration.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider finance function to achieve team targets.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a Business-to-Business Credit Control position.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• CICM qualifications or studies would be advantageous, although study support is available.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office).
• Competitive salary.
• Study support for CICM qualifications.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative finance team.
• The opportunity to join a successful international organisation where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jemima Vibert for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.