Credit controller in Leeds

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At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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Sharp Consultancy are currently working with an established and expanding organisation in Leeds who are looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller on a 10-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Credit Controller to join a busy finance function where you will take ownership of your own customer accounts, support cash collection and play an important part in maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable working to deadlines, enjoys speaking with customers and takes a proactive approach when dealing with outstanding balances.

The main responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and taking responsibility for the collection of outstanding debt.
Making regular contact with customers by telephone and email to secure payment.
Allocating and posting customer receipts accurately and efficiently.
Reviewing account balances and identifying any overdue or disputed invoices.
Working with customers and internal departments to investigate and resolve account queries.
Carrying out regular account reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate.
Assisting with the creation and maintenance of new customer accounts, including appropriate credit checks.
Keeping detailed and accurate records of collection activity and account correspondence.
Providing additional support to the wider finance team when required.

We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable position.
Confidence communicating with customers and dealing with payment queries.
A professional and persistent approach to debt collection.
Strong attention to detail and numerical ability.
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience of Sage or another accounting system would be beneficial, although not essential.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.

What's on offer:

10-month temporary contract.
Immediate start available.
Competitive salary, paid weekly via timesheets.
The opportunity to work within an established and supportive finance team.
A varied Credit Control position offering valuable experience within a busy finance environment.
Potential for the assignment to be extended for the right candidate.

If you're an experienced Credit Controller available at short notice and looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, apply now or contact Liam Connolly at Sharp Consultancy for further information.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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