Credit Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team in Sheffield. The role focuses on reducing the aged debt backlog and taking ownership of workload to deliver an immediate impact.

You will chase payments, allocate cash, raise invoices using an ERP system, perform reconciliations and analyse data in Excel, collaborating with internal teams and customers. There is potential for permanent employment after the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and chasing debt.
• Proficient in Excel for financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and reduce aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments by phone and email.
• Allocate cash and reconcile customer accounts.
• Raise invoices using an ERP system.
• Complete account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve payment/account queries.
• Use Excel to analyse financial information.
• Work with internal teams and customers to resolve issues.
• Help improve processes and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Credit control

Cash allocation

Invoicing

ERP systems

Excel

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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?

The role is varied and will cover a broad range of credit control and transactional finance duties, including:

• 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

What are we looking for?

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

You’ll ideally have:

• 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.