Credit Controller – Leeds or London
Join a high‑impact Credit Control team where your expertise in debt collection and client collaboration will drive financial performance and shape innovative solutions across a global business.
The role is pivotal to supporting the UK business, improving debt collection and enhancing working capital. You will manage aged debt, meet DSO targets, and work closely with internal teams and global clients to ensure debt is managed effectively.
Responsibilities
- Drive debt collection efforts, focusing on aged debt, particularly over 90 days.
- Manage complex issues with confidence, escalating when necessary.
- Maintain ownership of caseload, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Work within a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
- Handle unallocated cash and keep it to a minimum to support credit control efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams and global clients to manage aged debt and meet financial targets.
- Contribute to the development of innovative processes that improve cash flow and debtor day figures.
Qualifications
- Collections Experience – Proven track record in debt collection.
- Billing Knowledge – Experience in billings and collections, ideally within the insurance industry.
- SAP Knowledge – Familiarity with SAP.
- Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Target‑Driven – Able to work to financial targets and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Self‑Motivation – Demonstrates initiative, focus, and assertiveness.
- Team Collaboration – Comfortable working within a team and supporting shared goals.
- Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various media.
Benefits
Remuneration & More
- Competitive salary based on skills, experience and qualifications.
- A Self‑Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).
- holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working from office (free parking) or home.
Health & Support
- Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions).
- Life assurance.
- Group Income Protection.
Other Benefits
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications.
- Employee assistance programme for wellbeing.
- Discounts on various products and services.
We are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual or in‑person).
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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