Accounts Assistant

Salary £25,000 to £27,500 (neg according to skills and experience) excellent benefits including flexi hours 40 hour week on-site parking – extra holidays and childcare schemes – part week home working

Our clients are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts and Credit Control Assistant to join their finance team. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing and maintaining the company's accounts receivable and credit control processes. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding invoices while maintaining strong relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:



Accounts Receivable Management:


Monitor and manage the company's accounts receivable ledger.Generate and issue invoices accurately and promptly.Record all transactions related to accounts receivable.


Credit Control:


Review customer credit applications and conduct credit checks.Set and maintain credit limits for customers based on their creditworthiness.Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate actions to recover outstanding payments.Contact customers via phone, email, or written correspondence to follow up on outstanding invoices.Negotiate payment arrangements and terms with customers when necessary.Build and maintain positive relationships with customers.Address customer inquiries and resolve billing issues promptly and professionally.Provide statements and reports to customers as needed Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel. Sage 50

 


Reporting:


Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable aging and credit control activities.Maintain accurate records of all credit control and collections activities.Identify opportunities to improve the credit control process and recommend changes or enhancements.