At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts, chase overdue invoices, and support month-end tasks.
- Company: Established Sheffield-based manufacturing business with a proud history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support for accountancy qualifications, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and make a real impact on customer accounts.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control, strong numeracy, and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
- 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
- Next step
- Submit CV to the Shillito Group consultant for initial review.
- Telephone screening with the recruiter to discuss suitability and availability.
- Interview.
Credit Control / Accounts Assistant in Sheffield employer: Shillito Group Careers
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