Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Join Our Credit Control Team in Leeds! We’re looking for a Credit Controller to join our fast-paced, high-performing team. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working – 3 days in our Leeds office, 2 days from home – and the chance to take ownership of your own sales ledger for key EMEA customers. You’ll be at the heart of our credit management and collections activity – maximising cash flow, minimising risk, and maintaining top-tier audit standards – while building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. If you’re proactive, solution-driven, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer: A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal. A strong open door policy within management An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career Pension scheme Simply Health Medical Cover 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday FREE Onsite Parking Flexible home working Cycle to work Scheme & Car salary sacrifice schem Reward schemes What will you be doing? Take full ownership of your sales ledger, running aged debt reports, chasing and collecting payments on time Stay on top of all customer communications via phone, email, and Salesforce cases, ensuring every query is handled promptly and nothing slips through the cracks Tackle risks head-on, from fraud and credit to trade compliance, identifying and escalating issues quickly to protect the business Analyse and recommend credit facilities, presenting clear, data-driven insights for decision-making Collaborate and influence, building strong relationships across EMEA, attending customer and internal meetings to keep collections on track Drive improvement, suggesting smarter ways of working and supporting the rollout of new credit processes Manage bad debt, reviewing recommendations, escalating as needed, and working closely with third-party collection partners and legal teams Support audits and reviews, from annual credit checks to mass account deactivations and master data reviews Champion compliance, ensuring Credit Management Policy and DOAM are met without compromise Adapt and assist, taking on ad-hoc tasks to keep the team running smoothly What about you? Proven credit control experience in a B2B environment Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a changing, strategically driven environment Strong stakeholder management skills, building trust and collaboration across functions Experienced in handling multi-currency payments and managing multi-currency sales ledgers In-depth understanding of sales ledger processes and their impact on overall business performance Skilled in making high-quality, commercially focused credit decisions Confident and professional communicator at all levels, with a diverse audience Ability to prioritise and manage own workload as well as support team members in managing theirs Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficient in financial systems such as ASW and advanced in Microsoft Office applications ACICM qualification desirable A second European language is desirable If this role sounds like it could be of interest then please apply now! LI-FARNELL LI-EMEA The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu. Job Applicant EMEA Imprints