About this role
Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
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!
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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 – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
Other facts
About Avnet
We are Farnell Global. The fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 48 localised websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,300 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.
We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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What you'll do
- The Credit Controller will take full ownership of their sales ledger, managing aged debt reports and ensuring timely payment collections. They will also tackle risks, analyze credit facilities, and support audits while maintaining compliance with company policies.
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