Credit Controller
CV-LibraryWF6, Old Snydale, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 11 March 2026
Apply NowEstablished in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and 8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK.
Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation.
Key responsibilities (will include but not limited to)
* Checking new customers credit ratings, setting up accounts, and reviewing credit limits to minimise financial risk
* Set and monitor credit limits
* Ensure debts are paid in a timely and effective manner
* Allocating receipts to customer accounts
* Resolving internal and external queries regarding, invoices, payments, and disputes
* Developing and maintaining relationships with customers
* Respond promptly and efficiently to both customer and internal queries
* Reconciling complex accounts, posting / allocating cash, and raising credit notes
Required skills & qualifications
* Previous experience in a credit control, sales ledger, or accounts receivable role is essential
* Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office
* Experience in Sage 200 would be advantageous
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A formal credit control qualification would be desirable
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
Personality type
* PASSIONATE – We care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service.
* CHALLENGING – we’re always looking to improve and find the best way.
* DETERMINED – Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough.
* GROUNDED – We’re down to earth and straight-talking, this isn’t a glamourous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities.
* INTELLIGENT – Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts.
Some of the benefits we offer
* A generous discretionary bonus
* Generous holiday allowance - 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
* Flexible benefits via Perkbox, including discounts on shopping and refurbished electronics.
* 4% company pension contribution
* Subsidised Canteen (Coming soon)
* On site gym
Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation.
Key responsibilities (will include but not limited to)
* Checking new customers credit ratings, setting up accounts, and reviewing credit limits to minimise financial risk
* Set and monitor credit limits
* Ensure debts are paid in a timely and effective manner
* Allocating receipts to customer accounts
* Resolving internal and external queries regarding, invoices, payments, and disputes
* Developing and maintaining relationships with customers
* Respond promptly and efficiently to both customer and internal queries
* Reconciling complex accounts, posting / allocating cash, and raising credit notes
Required skills & qualifications
* Previous experience in a credit control, sales ledger, or accounts receivable role is essential
* Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office
* Experience in Sage 200 would be advantageous
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A formal credit control qualification would be desirable
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
Personality type
* PASSIONATE – We care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service.
* CHALLENGING – we’re always looking to improve and find the best way.
* DETERMINED – Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough.
* GROUNDED – We’re down to earth and straight-talking, this isn’t a glamourous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities.
* INTELLIGENT – Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts.
Some of the benefits we offer
* A generous discretionary bonus
* Generous holiday allowance - 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
* Flexible benefits via Perkbox, including discounts on shopping and refurbished electronics.
* 4% company pension contribution
* Subsidised Canteen (Coming soon)
* On site gym