Credit Controller

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

£25,000–£30,000

Overview

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date:

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive business that offers training, progression, and a strong benefits package?

We now have an excellent opportunity for a motivated Credit Controller , with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, to join our fast-paced team in Leeds.

Job Purpose: To manage customer accounts effectively to ensure timely collection of cash, minimise credit risk, and maintain accurate sales ledger records, while providing a professional and consistent service to internal and external stakeholders.

The position:

Permanent, full-time
37.5 hours per week
Set up new customer accounts, checking credit ratings and applying appropriate terms
Post and allocate customer receipts accurately and in a timely manner
Proactively chase outstanding debts in line with agreed payment terms
Monitor customer payment behaviour and credit risk
Recommend account stops, releases, and escalations in line with company policy
Reduce aged debt and support cash collection targets
Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries promptly
Liaise with internal teams (Sales, Security, Service) to resolve disputes
Maintain accurate records of queries and resolutions
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding account status
Support processing of sales invoices and credit notes where required
Assist with sales ledger reconciliations and month-end activities
Any other duties as and when the business requires

The ideal candidate will:

Have at least 2 years’ credit control experience in a high volume, fast paced business
Knowledge of SAGE (desirable)
Excellent communication skills, especially telephone manner
Professionalism
Reliability

Gough and Kelly value hard work and commitment, and in return, we are committed to giving back to our employees. We have an excellent and ever-growing benefits package to set you on the right path from the day you join us:

Excellent rate of pay - £25-30k per annum, depending on experience
Holiday entitlement – increasing to 24 days, with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Private Healthcare Scheme (with length of service)
Employee Benefits Programme (with length of service)
Ongoing training
Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company social events

Gough and Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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