Credit Controller – Fixed-term (14 months)

About the role

Join a friendly, supportive finance team in Leeds as a Credit Controller on a 14‑month fixed‑term contract. You will manage tenant arrears, allocate payments and support property‑management accounting for a large commercial portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Collect rent, service charge and insurance arrears across a large property portfolio.
• Contact tenants by email, phone and written correspondence regarding outstanding balances.
• Negotiate and administer payment arrangements, with strong support from the team.
• Produce regular updates and reports on debt‑collection performance.
• Process daily receipts, allocate payments accurately and manage refunds or over‑payments.
• Maintain up‑to‑date tenant records and support wider finance and property‑management administration tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar accounts‑based role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with customers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational ability with attention to detail.
• Proactive, professional problem‑solving approach.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Salary range £26,000‑£30,000 dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working – three days in the Leeds office, two days remote.
• Fixed‑term contract with potential for permanent placement.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team and friendly working environment.