Credit Control

Sharp Consultancy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established business

Supportive team

Varied role

Team environment

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage the day-to-day credit control function and support cash flow. You will proactively chase overdue invoices, maintain professional customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries.

The role offers a varied workload within a supportive finance team and opportunities to take ownership of workload while contributing to overall finance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a credit control role is essential.
• Professional and effective communication with customers at all levels.
• Able to handle difficult payment conversations while maintaining relationships.
• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise workloads.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day credit control function and customer accounts.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt and overdue invoices to maintain cash flow.
• Maintain professional relationships to encourage timely payments.
• Monitor accounts and payment terms, identify issues.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment discrepancies.
• Work with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure smooth payments.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide updates on outstanding debt.
• Support wider finance team with additional duties as needed.
• Contribute to finance function efficiency with proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Team player

Numerical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

I am working with a highly regarded, long-established engineering business based in Rotherham, known for itsexcellent reputation, quality of service and commitment to its customers. With a history of continued success, the business has developed lasting customer relationships and takes pride in the quality of its work. Offering a stable working environment, a supportive culture and a close-knit finance team, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation where people are valued and teamwork is central to its approach.

The business is now looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to manage the day-to-day credit control function, helping to maintain healthy cash flow and positive customer relationships. This is a varied position with opportunities to get involved in other areas of finance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their workload while working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

• Manage the day-to-day credit control function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained effectively.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt and overdue invoices to help maintain healthy cash flow.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with customers to encourage timely payments.
• Monitor customer accounts and payment terms, identifying potential issues.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment discrepancies promptly.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure a smooth payment process.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide updates on outstanding debt where required.
• Support the wider finance team with additional duties as needed.
• Contribute to the efficiency of the finance function through a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

About You

• Previous experience in a credit control role is essential.
• Professional and effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with customers at all levels.
• Comfortable managing challenging payment conversations while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good attention to detail, with sound numerical and administrative skills.
• Able to investigate queries, resolve issues and identify practical solutions.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues across the finance function.
• Someone who takes pride in their work, uses their initiative and takes responsibility for their duties.

Why Join?

• Established business: Join a respected engineering company with an excellent reputation and a history of success.
• Supportive team: Become part of a close-knit finance department where colleagues work together and support one another.
• Varied role: Take responsibility for credit control while gaining exposure to other areas of finance.
• Positive working environment: Join a business that values its people, encourages collaboration and recognises the importance of teamwork.
• Long-term opportunity: Develop your career within a stable organisation with established customer relationships and a commitment to quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a reputable business where they can make a valuable contribution, manage their own workload and become part of a welcoming finance team.

If you have previous credit control experience, are organised and proactive, and enjoy working collaboratively in a varied role, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.