Accounts Assistant

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing credit control processes and maintaining strong client relationships. With training opportunities and a salary ranging from £26,000 to £30,000 per year, this role presents a great chance to advance your finance career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or related finance position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage credit control and debtor collection processes.
• Handle customer invoice queries and raise weekly/monthly invoices.
• Monitor aged debt, reconcile accounts, and support month-end processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Excel

Job description

Our client, a profitable and successful business, is looking to appoint a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant based in their Great Yarmouth head office on a full-time permanent basis.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to take ownership of their credit control and sales ledger function with support from the Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit finance team in Great Yarmouth, with plenty of scope to make a real impact.

You'll be responsible for the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring timely collections and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Alongside this, you'll manage the sales ledger, handle invoice queries, and support the wider finance function.

You will:

Oversee and manage credit control and debtor collection processes

Handle customer invoice queries promptly and professionally

Raise weekly and monthly invoices using a bespoke system

Assess customer risk and report concerns regarding bad debt

Monitor aged debt and maintain targets set by management

Reconcile accounts and conduct basic data analysis

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently

Provide reports and support for month-end processes

Process Direct Debit collections and ensure compliance with payment terms

We are looking for someone who has:

A minimum of 1 year's experience in a finance-related position, i.e Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

A highly organised, methodical, and accurate approach

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

The ability to work independently and meet deadlines

A team-oriented mindset with integrity and accountability

The position offers a salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with benefits and ongoing training opportunities. This is a full-time, permanent role based entirely on-site in Great Yarmouth.

If you're ready to bring your experience to a supportive and professional finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.

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