Billing Analyst at Sharpsmart UK

Sharpsmart are looking for a sharp and curious Billing Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a hands on role where you’ll make a real impact on the accuracy of our billing, the control of consumables, and the insight that guides our wider operations. If you enjoy digging into data, spotting patterns, and improving processes, you’ll fit right in. You’ll take ownership of key billing activities, making sure SQ billing is accurate, compliant, and completed on time and will closely with Finance, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve queries, support month end processes, and keep revenue reporting on track. A big part of this role will focus on consumables and stock analysis, reviewing usage, highlighting cost and profitability trends, and make sure stock valuations and movements are correctly recorded. You’ll also support operational reporting, including tracking non Waste collections and analysing transport and servicing costs. In short, you’ll help ensure our data is reliable, our processes run smoothly, and the business has the insight it needs to perform effectively. This is a hybrid position based at our Spennymoor site minimum 3 days per week. What your role will involve • Managing the full SQ billing process, making sure all charges are accurate, compliant and completed on time • Working with Finance and Customer Service teams to resolve non payment issues and support month end revenue tasks • Liaising with external partners to investigate and close off billing queries and contractual disputes • Supporting audit requirements by maintaining organised, accurate billing, stock and consumables data • Analysing consumable usage and profitability to highlight trends, risks and improvement opportunities • Ensuring stock takes, consumables valuation and stock movement records are correct and up to date • Investigating variances and strengthening control procedures for consumables and stock • Tracking No Waste collections and making sure they are correctly captured in billing and reporting systems • Reviewing transport and vehicle servicing costs and working with Operations to support efficient fleet use • Producing reports and analysis that help managers make better operational and financial decisions Candidate Profile • Proven experience in billing, cost control or financial analysis • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets • Good understanding of stock control, consumable costing and billing processes • A proactive, structured and organised approach to your work • A natural eye for detail and accuracy • Experience with NHS or public sector contracts • Familiarity with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Business Central, or tools like Power BI • Exposure to operational or transport analysis