Within this role you will be comfortable proactively contacting customers and chasing payments, and you will be a strong team player with excellent Excel skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Credit Control (Primary Focus)
- Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email
- Building strong relationships with customers to ensure prompt payment
- Resolving payment queries and disputes
- Maintaining accurate debtor records
- Producing aged debt reports
- Setting and reviewing credit limits
- Working with credit insurance providers
- Escalating problem accounts where necessary
- Reducing aged debt and improving cash flow
Accounts Assistant Duties
- Posting sales invoices
- Posting customer payments
- Bank reconciliations
- Assisting with purchase ledger when required
- Supporting month-end processes
- General accounts administration
- Assisting finance team with ad-hoc tasks
Essential requirements include previous credit control experience, strong Excel skills (including formulas such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), experience in managing aged debt, and dealing with credit insurance. Strong communication skills, good organisational abilities, and a proactive attitude are also crucial.
Desirable attributes include experience using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks), previous Accounts Assistant experience, and familiarity with working in an SME environment.
This permanent role offers on-site parking and a supportive work environment
Salary description
£27000.00 - £29000.00 per year