Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller to join our team. Working closely with the Finance Director and Management Accountant, you will play a vital role within our Finance team in both generating sales invoices and collecting the cash from our clients.

This position requires an enthusiastic and detailed approach, excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within the team, with progression into other functions within the department widening accounting experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in getting timesheet submission and approvals into the system ready for invoicing.
• Raise Temp and Perm invoices from our system and send to Clients according to PO requirements.
• Track Client PO’s for sales to ensure smooth collection.
• Load invoices to our ID facility and liaise with Facility team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our clients to achieve prompt payment.
• Collect invoices via telephone and email, according to agreed payment terms.
• Raise and send client terms according to company credit rules.
• Monitor credit limits and payment days per client to minimize bad debt exposure.
• Work with sales team and finance teams to resolve queries to keep the function running smoothly.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and help with wider team responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Experience of working to a high standard of accuracy in a high transaction environment.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Google Sheets/Workspace.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience within the finance function of a recruitment company.
• Usage of accounting software.

The role will pay between £25,000 and £30,000 depending on experience and aptitude for the role. Training will be provided from the start.

Progression in the role will provide opportunity to increase both salary and job title in time.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting