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.

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.