Credit Controller

Confidential; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Sheffield-based business is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on an initial 9-month contract. You will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, chase overdue payments by phone and email, allocate cash and keep ledgers up to date.

The role offers the chance to transition to permanent employment once the backlog is cleared; you should have strong Excel skills, experience with ERP/finance systems, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Experience chasing debt by both phone and email.
• Good knowledge of cash allocation and account reconciliations.
• Experience raising invoices.
• Previous experience using an ERP or finance system.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• The availability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and reducing aged debt.
• Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email.
• Allocating cash and keeping customer accounts up to date.
• Raising invoices using an ERP system.
• Completing account reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving payment and account queries.
• Using Excel to analyse and manage financial information.
• Working closely with internal teams and customers to resolve outstanding issues.
• Helping improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Credit control

Debt collection

Cash allocation

Invoices

ERP system

Excel

Communication

Proactivity

Independence

Availability

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are working with a successful business in South Sheffield who are looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller on an initial 9 month contract.

This is a hands on role where you'll be joining a busy finance team and playing a key part in bringing down an existing aged debt backlog. The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their workload and make an immediate impact.

There is also the view of permanent employment once the initial contract has been completed and the backlog has been brought under control.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and reducing aged debt
• Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email
• Allocating cash and keeping customer accounts up to date
• Raising invoices using an ERP system
• Completing account reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving payment and account queries
• Using Excel to analyse and manage financial information
• Working closely with internal teams and customers to resolve outstanding issues
• Helping improve processes and maintain accurate financial records

We're looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident working in a busy environment and can get up to speed quickly.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role
• Experience chasing debt by both phone and email
• Good knowledge of cash allocation and account reconciliations
• Experience raising invoices
• Previous experience using an ERP or finance system
• Good Excel skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• The availability to start at short notice

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking for a role where they can make a genuine impact quickly, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

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