Accounts Receivable Clerk

Beyond Talent Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organized and reliable Accounts Receivable Clerk for a manufacturing business in Sheffield. In this role, you'll manage incoming payments, maintain customer records, and support credit control processes. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000, 25 days of holiday, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and strong numeracy skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Hands-on training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills.
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming payments and maintain accurate customer records.
• Raise and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer accounts and chase outstanding payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Beyond Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established manufacturing business based in Rotherham. Due to sustained growth and a strong order pipeline, the business is expanding its finance function and seeking an organised and reliable Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their busy team, initially on a contract basis, with a view to permanency.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude to play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations.

Role Overview

As the Accounts Receivable Clerk, you ll be responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer records, and supporting the Credit Control Manager with credit control processes. You ll be working in a fast-paced environment, so confidence in managing your own workload and building positive customer relationships is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner
• Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue balances
• Chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and letter
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Support credit checks and new account set-up processes
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and maintain strong communication with customers
• Support with credit control activities

What We re Looking For

• Experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control role (within manufacturing is desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £26,000 £30,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Supportive finance team with hands-on training
• Opportunity for career progression and development

Please get in touch to hear more, or apply now!