Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join our growing finance team. This is a varied role combining day-to-day accounting duties with responsibility for maintaining an effective credit control process to ensure timely customer payments and healthy cash flow.

This position would suit someone with previous experience in an accounts environment who enjoys building relationships with customers while maintaining excellent financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Managing the sales ledger and purchase ledger.
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• Chasing outstanding invoices by telephone and email.
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• Building positive relationships with customers to resolve payment queries.
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• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.
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• Producing aged debtor reports and escalating overdue accounts where required.
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• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.
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• Bank reconciliations and cash allocations.
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• Assisting with month-end procedures.
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• Maintaining accurate financial records.
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• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks.
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Credit Controller.
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• Strong knowledge of credit control processes.
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• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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• High attention to detail and accuracy.
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• Good organisational and time management skills.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to an Intermediate Level.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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What We Offer:

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• Company pension.
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• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
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• Opportunities for training and career progression.
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• Friendly and supportive working environment.
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• Free on-site parking (where applicable).
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• Hybrid working after probations / 3 days in office 2 days from home
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• Flexible start and finish time
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Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular vacancy. However, we may contact you in the future regarding other suitable opportunities.

Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all candidates. All applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role. No part of this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and temporary placements.