Assistant Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant – 12 month contract

Assistant Credit Controller (Fixed term contract – 12 months)

Our well-established, busy, and friendly company is seeking someone who can provide support to the Accounts function. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience in accounts and a knowledge of Sage 50 and Excel, but training will be provided. The successful person will be capable of working on their own initiative as well as part of a team and absorb new information.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Credit control and invoice query resolution
• Bank reconciliation
• Maintain mailboxes and ensure all documentation is filed accurately
• Allocations when clients pay
• Reconciliation of ledgers, knowledge of payments on account and their impact.
• Create client accounts
• Issuing statements, chasing outstanding balances by phone, email, sending letters, etc.
• Processing and posting credit card transactions
• Production and maintenance of debtor’s reports
• Adhere to all account receivable processes and develop where necessary

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Excellent ability to liaise professionally with clients, being persistent & assertive whilst maintaining a positive relationship with clients
• Ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
• Have a pragmatic, logical approach to problem solving
• Experience in Microsoft packages and accounting packages (Sage Line 50). The business has a CRM system that sits on top of Sage Line 50. Full training will be given on this.
• Some experience in a similar role is desirable
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills

9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (OFFICE BASED ONLY)

35 hour week

£23,000 P.A

Surbiton