Credit Control/Sales Ledger

The Company

Sales Ledger / Credit Controller | Full-time, Permanent | Gateshead 

A well-established, North East business operating within the  services sector is looking to recruit a Sales Ledger / Credit Controller to join a growing SME with a strong reputation, offering long-term stability and a supportive environment. 
 

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Sales Ledger and Credit Control within a small finance team. This is a standalone role requiring a proactive and organised individual who can manage a high-volume workload accurately.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the full sales ledger across a varied customer base
• Posting and allocation of incoming payments
• Proactive credit control, including chasing outstanding debt and managing debtor balances
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records across the ledger
• Investigating and resolving account queries in collaboration with internal departments
• Leading monthly debtor review meetings with senior stakeholders
• Supporting the wider finance team, including occasional purchase ledger cover

The Person

About You

• Experience in Sales Ledger or Credit Control
• Confident managing your own workload and working independently
• Strong attention to detail in fast-paced, transactional environments
• Comfortable communicating across teams and with senior stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused

This position would suit an experienced Sales Ledger or Credit Control professional seeking a stable role within a supportive and well-established organisation.