Credit Control Assistant - 6-12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Are you organised, confident and ready to make a real difference to a busy finance team?

We are seeking a Credit Control Assistant to play an important role within our Finance team on a 6-12 month fixed term contract. Supporting a range of credit control and administrative tasks, you'll help ensure customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up new accounts and collate all required documentation.
• Scan and validate documents.
• Generate monthly account statements.
• Check accounts and release tickets daily.
• Record payments from bank statements daily.
• Complete paying-in books for cheques received each day.
• Reconcile remittances and check discounts taken.
• Follow up on outstanding ledger payments each month.
• Follow up on outstanding debit notes.
• Carry out daily credit checks on new customers and existing companies.
• Review credit limits.
• Prepare seven-day letters and final demands.
• Prepare solicitors’ letters.
• Carry out other office duties as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A reliable, trustworthy and proactive approach.
• An approachable manner and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently, with strong time-management skills.

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) or demonstrable experience