Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k to £30k

Study support for accountancy

Job summary

A Sheffield-based manufacturing business is looking for a Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant to join their team on-site. The role combines customer credit control with day-to-day accounts work, supporting invoicing, payment allocation, and month-end tasks.

You will work closely with the finance team to manage customer accounts, reduce overdue debt, and ensure accurate reconciliations. The ideal candidate has experience in credit control, excellent numeracy, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control and general accounts administration.
• Confident use of accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and proactively chase overdue invoices.
• Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes and customer statements.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile bank transactions.

Skills

Credit control experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

AAT or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant

Overview

Our client is a well known Sheffield-based manufacturing business with a long, proud history. We are recruiting for Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant to join their Sheffield team on site. The role combines customer credit control with day-to-day accounts work, supporting invoicing, payment allocation and month-end tasks. You will work closely with the finance team to maintain accurate accounts, reduce overdue debt and ensure timely reconciliation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and proactively chase overdue invoices to reduce days sales outstanding.
• Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes and customer statements accurately and promptly.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile bank transactions and ledgers.
• Support month-end close with account reconciliations and assisting with journal entries.
• Maintain accurate credit records, assess customer credit risk and raise queries where needed.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in credit control and general accounts administration.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident use of accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with customers and internal teams.
• AAT or equivalent accounting qualification desirable or working towards one.

Package and benefits

• £28k to £30k (negotiable)
• Study support for accountancy qualifications