Senior Billing & Collections Specialist

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment specialist in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Billing & Collections Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. You will be responsible for generating invoices, managing customer accounts, and resolving billing queries. The ideal candidate will have experience in billing processes, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar billing and/or collections role.
• Strong understanding of credit control and invoicing procedures.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generating and issuing accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Managing customer accounts and ensuring payments are received.
• Proactively chasing overdue debts via phone and email.
• Resolving customer billing queries promptly and efficiently.
• Performing regular account reconciliations and aged debt analysis.
• Supporting month-end close and reporting processes.
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve issues impacting collections.
• Maintaining up-to-date records and documentation.
• Contributing to continuous process improvement.

Skills

Billing processes

Collections processes

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Sharp Consultancy are working with a leading global organisation in their search for an experienced Billing & Collections Specialist to join their dynamic finance team on full time and permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to an international business with an outstanding reputation in their sector. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of billing and collections processes within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Duties will include:

• Generating and issuing accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.

• Managing customer accounts and ensuring payments are received in line with payment terms.

• Proactively chasing overdue debts via phone and email.

• Resolving customer billing queries promptly and efficiently.

• Performing regular account reconciliations and aged debt analysis.

• Supporting month-end close and reporting processes.

• Liaising with internal teams (sales, operations, finance) to resolve issues impacting collections.

• Maintaining up-to-date records and documentation in accordance with company policy.

• Contributing to continuous process improvement within the billing and collections function.

Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar billing and/or collections role.

• Strong understanding of credit control and invoicing procedures.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• A proactive and team-focused approach.

Benefits

In return this business can offer a competitive salary. They also offer hybrid working, 29 days annual leave + bank holidays & Free parking.

How to apply

If you would like to know more about this role please apply or drop Tom an email at [e-mail]

About Sharp Consultancy

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.