Credit Controller

  • Hays Senior Finance
  • City, Leeds
  • Aug 18, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Your new company Hays is partnering with a reputable and growing professional services organisation who is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. With a strong reputation in its sector and a collaborative working culture, the business offers a supportive environment where your contribution will directly impact cash flow and financial performance.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused Credit Controller looking to join a professional, fast-paced organisation that values its people and offers genuine career development opportunities.


Credit Control
Permanent
Full Time Hours
Hybrid Working
Leeds City Centre
Salary - 28-30,000

Your new role


This is a varied position but some of the key duties will be:

  • Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts
  • Chase outstanding debt by telephone, email and written correspondence
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  • Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently
  • Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
  • Produce aged debt reports and support cash flow forecasting
  • Escalate overdue balances where appropriate
  • Work closely with the wider finance team to improve collection performance and reduce debtor days


What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience within a Credit Control position - within a professional services organisation
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident negotiating payments and managing difficult conversations professionally
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Competent with Microsoft Excel and finance systems
  • Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work available
  • Great city centre location close to Transport links, bars, restaurants, caf s and shops
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare and wellbeing support
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation



What you need to do now
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