Accounts Assistant Credit Control

Accounts Assistant with Credit Control

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• Location: Colnbrook
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• Job Type: Temporary, Office Based
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• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
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We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with Credit Control to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This role requires immediate availability and proficiency in Sage and Excel. If you are ready to handle a range of accounting and credit control tasks within a dynamic environment, this position could be ideal for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Support the year-end audit process and respond to auditor queries.
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• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
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• Assist with month-end processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
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• Maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting.
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• Chase outstanding invoices by phone, email, and letter.
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• Allocate payments and reconcile customer accounts.
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• Resolve invoice queries and account disputes.
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• Produce aged debt reports and proactively reduce outstanding balances.
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• Negotiate payment plans where required and monitor customer credit limits.
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• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
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• Utilise Sage and Excel to maintain accurate financial data and reporting.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant and Credit Control position.
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• Strong working knowledge of Sage.
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• Proficient in Excel, capable of handling reconciliations and reporting.
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• Experienced with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Familiarity with supporting year-end audits.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload.
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• Must be available to start immediately.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive hourly rate.
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• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
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• Office-based role ensuring a consistent work environment.
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To apply for this Accounts Assistant with Credit Control position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and immediate availability.