Trainee Receivables Executive in Sheffield - Sharp Consultancy

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business as they look to appoint a Trainee Receivables Executive to join their busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has had some exposure to credit control or finance administration looking for a new challenge or someone who is eager to start and develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the Senior Credit Controller, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the company’s receivables function — assisting with customer account management, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the collection of outstanding customer payments via phone and email in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor customer accounts, highlighting overdue invoices and assisting in resolving payment issues.
• Investigate and resolve basic account or payment queries, escalating where required.
• Maintain accurate notes and update internal systems with payment statuses and communications.
• Check sales ledger entries for accuracy, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
• Provide administrative support to the credit control team, including preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider finance team to ensure efficient and effective processes are followed.
• Adhere to company policies and compliance guidelines in all credit control activities.

Person Specification:

• Some experience within a finance or credit control environment is desirable.
• Confident user of Excel
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications such as AAT or CICM

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone that wants to develop and grow with a business that can offer support and guidance in the early stages of your career.

If you would like to know more about this role, please apply now.

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.

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.