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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Credit Controller - Fixed Term Contract Job Location: Leeds Job Type: 9-month Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications Join a High-Impact Credit Control Role in Leeds with Global Client Exposure and Hybrid Flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and high-performing team within the London Market Credit Control function. As a Credit Controller, you’ll play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of international clients, ensuring timely collections and maintaining accurate financial records. You’ll be confident engaging with clients via phone, email, Teams, and in-person meetings, and will thrive in a role that demands ownership, precision, and strong interpersonal skills. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders including Underwriting, Claims, and Finance to resolve queries and disputes, escalate issues where necessary, and contribute to process improvements that enhance overall team performance. Your ability to manage multi-currency transactions and reconcile accounts accurately will be essential in maintaining ledger health and supporting aged debt reduction. Based in our Leeds office, this role supports hybrid working in line with company policy, offering flexibility and a modern, collaborative workspace. This position is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a global business environment. If you have experience in credit control—ideally within insurance or financial services—and are confident using tools like Excel and SAP, this could be the next step in your career. The skills you will have when you apply: Credit Control Experience: Proven track record in managing client accounts and collections. Multi-Currency Expertise: Experience handling international accounts across currencies such as USD, EUR, and GBP. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with phone and face-to-face interactions. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP). Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in account reconciliation and invoice management. Time Management: Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Team Collaboration: Works well with internal teams to resolve issues and support shared goals. What we’ll give you for this role: Remuneration & more Competitive salary based on skills and experience Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays Hybrid working options (office and 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 support Discounts on various products and services This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our financial operations. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're a seasoned professional or returning to the workforce, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. Next steps for you: Think this sounds like the right fit? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, don’t worry – we encourage applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We are proud to uphold 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’ll review all applications and may invite selected candidates for an interview (virtual or in-person). #LI-HYBRID 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. Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com