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Credit Controller – Leeds

Job description

​We’re supporting a growing business in their search for a Credit Control & Collections Associate to join their Leeds-based finance team.

As a Credit Control & Collections Associate, you’ll take ownership of aged debt, manage regular account reviews, and work closely with customers and third-party agencies to drive down arrears. You’ll be key in delivering strong customer outcomes while supporting the wider collections process.

This Credit Control & Collections Associate role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience in credit control, confident communicating by phone and email, and comfortable working with Excel and finance systems.

What You’ll Be Doing As A Credit Control & Collections Associate:

  • Chasing overdue payments via phone and email

  • Performing regular account reviews and reconciliations

  • Producing and maintaining reports to monitor debt position

  • Liaising with customers and debt collection partners

  • Supporting meter removal and disconnection processes

  • Handling internal queries and maintaining accurate records

What We’re Looking For In A Credit Control & Collections Associate:

  • 1+ year in a credit control or collections role

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Confident using Excel (intermediate level or above)

  • High attention to detail and proactive approach

  • Energy sector experience is a bonus, not a must

What’s On Offer For The Credit Control & Collections Associate:

  • £25K–£28K base salary

  • Annual bonus and employee benefits

  • Hybrid working (Leeds office)

  • Supportive team and development opportunities

If you’re ready for your next move as a Credit Control & Collections Associate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for more info.

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.