Accounts Assistant

Elegant Clutter Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Accounts Assistant at a forward-thinking company in Coventry. This role involves credit control, managing ledgers, and ensuring timely payments while maintaining strong customer relationships. You'll be part of a dynamic finance team, supporting the Finance Director and contributing to the company's growth. With a focus on accuracy and detail, you'll help streamline processes and improve cash flow. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in credit control and query management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage ledger and ensure timely payments are made.
• Improve cash flow and build strong customer relationships.
• Process invoices and maintain high-quality records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Credit Control

Query Management

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Initiative

Education

Experience in Similar Role

Tools

SAGE

SAP

IFS

Excel

Job description

Vickers Neal Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be working with TruTac based on the Westwood Business Park in Coventry.

We currently have a new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Credit Control Assistant reporting to the Finance Director.

Full Time – Part Office / Part Home based, 37.75 hours a week.

Location – Coventry

Salary – £22,000 – £25,000 (depending on experience).

TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, provides market-leading expertise across logistics software, data, and compliance. Market leaders for over 30 years, they provide quality, cost-effective, integrated software to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Due to recent growth and future expansion plans, TruTac are now looking for an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller. Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will support the finance department and entire business.

The candidate ideally would be immediately available for work as we would like someone to start as soon as possible.

Job Role

1. Credit control and keeping records up to date
2. Bank reconciliations
3. Processing invoices
4. Recording of receipts and payments
5. Transferring payments to different bank accounts
6. Maintaining high quality, providing accurate and timely information while improving collections levels, reducing bad debt, and ensuring KPI and SLA performance are achieved whilst focusing on high customer service.
7. Learn new IFS system and assist in migrating from SAGE to IFS.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage ledger and chasing of debts to ensure payments are made to terms
2. Adhere to the Companies on Stop procedure
3. Interact with teams to ensure the timely resolution of queries
4. Allocate receipts against customer accounts
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with the external customers
6. Improve cash flow and customer outcomes
7. Reduce average debt and average time to pay
8. Identify opportunity to reduce cost of recovery

The Candidate

1. Excellent communication and organisational skills
2. Excellent IT skills
3. Previous experience in a similar role
4. Must be competent in all aspects of credit control including query management
5. Good team player, combined with ability to work using own initiative
6. Desire to progress and develop professionally
7. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
8. Intermediate Excel skills
9. SAGE and / or SAP or IFS knowledge

In the first instance please submit your CV to Emily Neal via the contact details provided. Upon application, your CV will be submitted to Vickers Neal and TruTac only. We do NOT submit CVs to third parties.