Credit Controller
Posted: 20/05/26 Recruiter: West Riding Recruitment Reference: 3111710769 Type: Permanent Salary: £26,000 \- £28,000 Annual Location: Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber Description:
Join a Diverse \& Growing Business Group
An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and organised Credit Controller to join a well\-established and expanding group of based in Wakefield.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication and finance administration skills who enjoys building relationships, managing accounts, and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow across multiple businesses.
Working as part of a supportive finance team, you ll gain exposure to a fast\-paced multi\-company environment where no two days are the same.
The Role
As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances while maintaining positive customer relationships.
You ll work closely with the Finance Manager and wider operational teams to help ensure efficient financial processes across the group.
This role would suit someone who is confident, highly organised, and able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control \& Collections
- Proactively managing customer accounts across multiple group companies
- Chasing outstanding invoices via telephone and email
- Monitoring aged debtor reports and reducing overdue balances
- Resolving customer account queries efficiently and professionally
- Maintaining accurate customer account records and payment histories
- Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
- Negotiating payment plans where required
- Assisting with daily cashbook processing and bank reconciliations
- Supporting sales ledger administration and account maintenance
- Opening new customer accounts and maintaining account information
- Assisting with month\-end processes and reporting
- Supporting the finance team with ad\-hoc administrative duties
- Handling incoming finance\-related telephone calls and email enquiries
- Working collaboratively with finance and operational teams
- Supporting wider finance functions when required
- Assisting with maintaining strong financial controls and processes
- Contributing to continuous improvements within the finance department
We re looking for someone who is motivated, detail\-focused, and confident communicating with customers and colleagues alike.
Essential Skills \& Experience
- Previous experience in credit control, sales ledger, or accounts administration
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Professional and customer\-focused approach
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience working within a multi\-company environment
- Knowledge of Pegasus Opera
- Experience within fast\-paced commercial businesses
- Understanding of finance and accounting processes
- Salary up to £28,000 based upon experience
- Opportunity to join a growing and diverse business group
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Varied role with exposure to multiple industries
- Career development opportunities within finance
- Stable, long\-term position within an established business
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