Credit Controller

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Sheffield is looking for a Credit Controller to oversee client accounts and ensure the collection of outstanding debts. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit control, strong communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software like Sage 50. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate records. The position offers benefits such as life insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Life insurance

Free parking

Additional leave

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Communicate with clients to chase overdue payments.
• Reconcile client accounts and resolve disputes.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Credit risk management understanding

Education

Qualification in finance, accounting, or business

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a leading business in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, recognised as a top performer in its industry. Due to continued growth, the company is seeking to appoint a Credit Controller on a permanent basis.

What will you be doing?

• Monitor client accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and letters to chase overdue payments.
• Monitor existing client creditworthiness.
• Reconcile client accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or disputes.
• Work closely with the sales and administration team to resolve invoicing or credit issues.
• Produce regular reports on aged debt and cash collection forecasts.
• Maintain accurate records of all communications and actions taken with clients.
• Recommend accounts for legal action when necessary.
• Processing of sales related transactions to keep files and accounting software up to date.
• Assisting with purchase ledger.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in credit control.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage 50).
• Good understanding of credit risk management.
• A solid understanding of transactional accounting.
• A relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or business is advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Life insurance.
• Free parking.
• Additional leave.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company events.

Please apply below or contact Lewis Walker for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.

Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.