Credit Controller

  • Matthew James Recruitment Ltd
  • City, Liverpool
  • Feb 23, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Leasehold Credit Controller to join a growing finance function. This role is particularly suited to individuals with prior exposure to property management, leasehold accounts, or service charge accounting, who are comfortable managing high-volume ledgers, coordinating with third-party solicitors, and reporting to senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be structured, detail-driven, and confident operating within a deadline-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Debt Recovery

  • Manage a high-volume portfolio of leasehold accounts, ensuring timely recovery of ground rent and service charge arrears.

  • Investigate and resolve outstanding balances, disputes, and payment queries across multiple developments.

  • Issue reminder notices, final demands, and pre-legal correspondence in accordance with internal procedures.

  • Analyse aged debt, reconcile discrepancies, and implement effective recovery strategies to minimise debtor exposure.

Legal & External Liaison

  • Work closely with external solicitors to progress arrears and enforcement cases.

  • Prepare and provide supporting documentation, including statements, ledgers, and evidence packs.

  • Monitor live legal matters, ensuring accurate tracking, updates, and deadline management within internal systems.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

  • Produce regular aged debt and recovery performance reports for management review.

  • Present case updates, risk considerations, and escalation recommendations clearly and professionally.

  • Collaborate with Block Management and Finance teams to resolve account-level issues.

Leaseholder & Client Interaction

  • Maintain professional communication with leaseholders and managing agents.

  • Negotiate structured and realistic payment arrangements where appropriate.

  • Deliver a balanced approach combining strong credit control discipline with high service standards.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience within credit control or debt recovery.

  • Prior exposure to property, leasehold, or service charge environments is highly advantageous.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

  • Confident communicator capable of engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record management.

Why Apply?

  • Join a high-growth, financially robust property group with a significant development pipeline.

  • Exposure to a dynamic, commercially driven finance environment.

  • Strong culture of accountability, autonomy, and progression.

  • Competitive salary and long-term stability.

Important:
This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week) and does not offer hybrid or remote working.