Credit Control Manager

Credit Control Manager (3-Month FTC) Leeds | Up to £45,000 | Fixed-Term Contract

We're recruiting for an experienced Credit Control Manager to join a well-established business based in Leeds on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven credit professional to lead an established team, oversee a significant debt ledger, and implement improvements that enhance the credit control function. The Role As Credit Control Manager, you'll take ownership of the company's consolidated debt ledger, leading the credit control strategy while managing a team across both the UK and US. You'll play a key role in improving processes, driving collections, and providing regular updates to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 7 Credit Controllers

Set monthly collection targets and support the team to achieve them

Manage a high value debt ledger

Drive continuous improvement across credit control processes and systems

Complete credit checks for new customers and create ERP accounts

Proactively collect outstanding debt via telephone and email

Issue customer statements and resolve complex account queries

Maintain accurate records within the credit control system

Post and allocate daily cash receipts accurately

Carry out account reconciliations

Produce weekly and monthly debt updates for the CFO

About You We're looking for someone who brings:

7-8 years' credit control experience, including managing major customer accounts

Previous team management experience (desirable but not essential)

A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of the credit control function

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong analytical ability and exceptional attention to detail

The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

Up to £45,000

3-month fixed-term contract

Leeds-based role

Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance team