Credit Controller in Leeds

Sharp Consultancy Supports Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s annual schools day out at Cannon Hall Farm.

On Wednesday, September 11th, half of our staff from both the Sheffield and Leeds offices volunteered to support Yorkshire Children’s Charity. Each year, this charity provides hundreds of children from schools across Yorkshire with the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day out at Cannon Hall Farm, and they rely on many volunteers to make this happen.This year, over 600 children who might otherwise not be able to enjoy a day trip like this, partook in what turned out to be a brilliant day. Yorkshire Children’s Charity is very close to our hearts here at Sharp Consultancy as not only is it focused on the county we call home, the charity helps children who for a variety of reasons, are in a position of disadvantage. For many of these children, this was their first visit to a farm and possibly their first experience outside their local area. Apart from a brief deluge for 10 minutes at the start of the day and a light shower at the end the day, the rain mostly stayed away. The team from Sharp Consultancy, along with many other volunteers helped get the packed lunches delivered, drinks poured, biscuits distributed and joined the teachers showing the children around the farm – from reptile houses to the pig pens (much holding of noses and retching noises!), tractor rides to see Llama’s and reindeer, sheep racing, ferret racing, meerkats and mongoose. It was a day like no other.No matter how old you are, if you think back really hard, you can probably just about remember the first time you saw a snake or huge monitor lizard in a zoo; or goggled at the size of a shire horse and the amazement you felt – multiply this by 608 children and you might just have some idea how special the day was. And don’t children ask the best questions. I have never been asked so many questions I didn’t know the answer to – ‘Why do snakes put their heads in that position?’ Why are some leaf cutter ants carrying leaves to their nest and some carrying them away from their nest?’ Why is that cow laying down and that one stood up?’ my answer – ‘it must be tired’ – there response ‘what’s it been doing to get tired?’ Or my favourite ‘What can run faster, a meerkat or a ferret?’. The team here at Sharp Consultancy had an amazing day (I think if enjoyment could be measured, we’d have given the children a run for their money!) It was a humbling and enlightening experience and on occasions, very emotional (my word, you really appreciate just exactly how lucky you are and have been). Most of all though it was a delight to meet 608 amazing young people, dozens of teachers and assistants (you really are heroes, and nothing will make me change my mind on that) and all our fellow volunteers and charity employees Annabel and Abbie – join the teachers in our collective hero worship. A day to remember…forever.

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Job description

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? If so we have a great opportunity to join a finance team at the businesses head office based in the LS25 Leeds. If you have a strong background in Credit Control and are looking to take the next step this could be the perfect move for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of credit control, including chasing aged debt and setting up new Oversee the end-to-end credit control process, including monitoring outstanding invoices, chasing payments, and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing queries and concerns related to invoices, payments, and credit terms in a professional and courteous manner.
Implement effective debt collection strategies to minimise overdue payments and reduce debtor days, utilising both proactive communication and escalation procedures when necessary.
Evaluate credit risk associated with new and existing clients, conducting thorough credit checks and establishing appropriate credit limits to mitigate financial risk.
Generate regular reports on debtors' aging, collections performance, and credit exposure, offering insights and recommendations for optimising cash collection.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, financial processes, and credit control / debt management industry standards.
Reconcile the company bank accounts daily, working with the Finance team to resolve any issues or queries.

Requirements:

Experience of working within credit control and will have proven experience of reducing aged debt.
Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk assessment, cash flow management, and accounting procedures.
Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced construction environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Collaborative approach to work, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and support colleagues as needed.
Proficiency in financial systems such as Sage 200 and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes, or willingness and ability to learn.

This is an opportunity that is holding immediate interviews for suitable candidates so if you are a Credit Controller looking for another opportunity within an established Finance team within a business on the outskirts of Leeds with free parking apply now.

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, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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.