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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Job description

Sharp Consultancy is delighted to be partnering with a leading Leeds-based organisation in the search for an experienced Credit Controller to join their established finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded credit professional to take ownership of a large corporate ledger and play a pivotal role in improving cash flow performance across the business.

Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both customers and key internal stakeholders while making a real impact on the company's financial success.

If you're confident managing high-value accounts, thrive on delivering results, and enjoy building strong working relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt and maintaining positive customer relationships. You will work closely with Client Managers, Finance Business Partners and customers to resolve queries, reduce aged debt and maximise cash collection performance.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements and finance transformation projects, helping to shape and enhance the effectiveness of the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and recovering outstanding debt across a large portfolio of corporate accounts.
Driving cash collection performance and reducing aged debt balances.
Proactively chasing overdue payments via telephone and email.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Facilitating debt review meetings and ensuring agreed actions are completed.
Investigating and resolving customer queries to remove barriers to payment.
Allocating cash receipts accurately and maintaining account records.
Supporting cash flow forecasting by monitoring expected payment dates.
Producing weekly debt reports and providing insightful commentary.
Assisting with Direct Debit administration, reconciliations and wider sales ledger activities.
Supporting process improvement initiatives and system enhancement projects.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and resilient Credit Controller who can confidently manage a complex ledger while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.

You will have:

Previous experience within a Credit Control position.
Experience managing large, high-volume sales ledgers within a sizeable organisation.
A proven track record of achieving collection targets and improving cash recovery.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
The confidence to challenge customers and internal stakeholders when required.
A proactive, organised and results-driven mindset.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

What's on Offer?

Excellent hybrid working pattern.
Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Exposure to exciting finance transformation and improvement projects.
A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.
Competitive salary and comprehensive bonus / benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your career and join a well-respected business in Leeds, apply today or contact Sharp Consultancy for a confidential discussion.

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.

Consultant

Liam Connolly

Executive Consultant

Credit Controller

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