Credit Controller

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Full time
Location: Leeds
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Job offered by: Lucy Walker Recruitment
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Category:
Recruitment Consultant at Lucy Walker Recruitment

Our client is a market leader within their field who provide a 1st class level of service to their customers. As a result of continued strategic growth and success, our client is looking to add to their Finance and Accounts function with an experienced Credit Controller. This role will be based from their new North Leeds office mid 2025, however initially will be hybrid with 2 days working from home and 3 days from their offices based in East Leeds. Our client offers excellent working conditions and they are a progressive business who focus on you and your personal development. Our client offers a great package, benefits and bonus scheme and as a result, have very strong staff retention within the business. Within this role, you will be responsible for Credit Control, working with key clients ranging from SME businesses to large corporations and multinational PLCs. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining positive client relationships. You'll need excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of Credit Control and a wider finance function within a business. Key areas of responsibility: Oversee the end-to-end credit control process, including monitoring outstanding invoices, chasing payments and communicating with empathy with clients ensuring service levels are high. Maintain positive client relationships by addressing concerns related to invoices, payments, and credit terms professionally. Implement effective debt collection strategies to minimize overdue payments and reduce debtor days. Evaluate credit risk associated with clients, conduct thorough credit checks, and establish appropriate credit limits. Generate regular reports on debtors' aging, collections performance, and credit exposure, offering insights for optimizing cash collection. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and financial processes. Reconcile company bank accounts daily and assist in resolving any related issues or queries. Provide support for other areas of the Finance department as needed. Skills & Knowledge: Previous experience in credit control with a proven track record of reducing aged debt. Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk and cash flow management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with customers and internal stakeholders. Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships. Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing invoices and reconciling accounts. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Collaborative approach to work, supporting colleagues within a cross-functional team. Strong Excel skills and ideally with knowledge of SAGE 200. If you have the right approach and values outlined at the start of this advertisement, combined with the skills and experience outlined above, please apply immediately by sending your CV or phoning us to talk through your experience on 0113 367 2880. Due to the number of applications, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for this role.

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