Full job descriptionYour new company
Hays is delighted to be working with a well-established UK distribution and wholesale business operating within a fast-moving commercial environment, supplying products to a wide network of trade and retail customers.
The organisation is known for its strong operational infrastructure, reliable service levels and continued year-on-year growth. With this high-volume finance function they are looking to add to the team.

Credit Control Supervisor
Full Time Hours
Based in East Leeds
Permanent
£34,000+

Your new role
As the Credit Control Supervisor, you will take ownership of the credit control function, ensuring timely debt collection, accurate reporting, and effective team leadership.
This is a hands-on role where you will oversee day-to-day activity, manage escalations and play a key part in improving processes and supporting financial stability across the organisation. Some of the key responsibilities are:
*Supervise credit control activity - lead, support and develop a team of credit controllers
*Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed terms
*Review aged debt, prioritise collection and reduce overdue balances
*Resolve escalations, manage complex queries and disputes
*Assess credit of clients to the business, approve limits and support risk management
*Improve debt recovery processes and implement effective changes where needed
*Ensure accurate reconciliations and oversee payment reallocation
*Produce debtor reporting, deliver insights on overdue balances and cash forecasts
*Support month-end and audits and financial and compliance reports

What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone with strong credit control experience and the confidence to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
*Credit control experience within a similar role
*Team leadership or supervisory experience
*Knowledge of credit management and debt recovery processes
*Strong communication and negotiation skills
*High accuracy and attention to detail
*Organisational ability and resilience
*Experience with Sage
*Understanding of UK credit regulations
*CICM or finance qualification would be highly beneficial but not essential


What you’ll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced role, improving processes and leading a small team to make a real impact to the performance of the organisation.
*Career development within a growing organisation
*Leadership responsibility with autonomy to shape processes
*Supportive working environment with a collaborative finance team
*Free Parking


What you need to do now
If you are interested in hearing more regarding this position, then please apply today or get in contact -
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