Credit Controller/Account Assistant

The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant.

We are a growing North East based business finance provider. As a direct lender, we pride ourselves on service delivery and can issue business loans up to £100k in under 24 hours. As we undergo significant growth, we're seeking to recruit a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant to manage existing accounts and update the business accounts system in Xero.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and update the company loan book daily, reconciling payments in Xero and on the loan management software.
• Contact customers with late payments and liaise with them to plan and receive payments.
• Investigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment status.
• Prepare and send out statements to customers.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable, balance sheet & P&L.
• Purchase and sales ledger processing.
• Ensure invoices match up with purchase orders.
• Send out invoices.
• Answer supplier and customer billing and contract queries.
• Credit control including reviews of credit management facilities, daily processing of bank statements and cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end preparation.
• Maintain spreadsheets.
• Implement the company debt collection process, including but not limited to default letters and pre-litigation documents.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Xero/QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and collections.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the empathy to understand a customer's position and the drive to convert to a result for the business.
• Ideally AAT qualified.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9-5pm

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time

Pay:

£24,000.00 - £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• On-site parking.
• Hybrid working.

Schedule:

• Day shift, flexible hours.
• Monday to Friday.
• Location: Houghton le Spring / Hybrid working accepted.

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred).
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred).