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Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working with a leading Sheffield, South Yorkshire-based business that is a leader within their field. Due to expansion, they're looking to recruit a Credit Controller on a permanent basis
The ideal candidate will be an experienced credit controller who has experience chasing a high volume of debt, if you have experience of processing invoices then this would also be a benefit.
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
Apply below or contact Lewis 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.
