Accounts Assistant Credit Control

CMA Recruitment Group; Bosham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is partnering with a well-established Chichester business to find a temporary Credit Controller. In this role, you will manage credit processes, build customer relationships, and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in credit control, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 28 days of holiday and a central location in Chichester. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Central location with parking

Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or sales ledger within a busy finance environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full credit control process for timely payments.
• Building strong client relationships to support payment cycles.
• Monitoring aged debt and reducing overdue balances.
• Conducting credit checks and setting credit limits.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Reconciliation skills

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well‑established Chichester business to recruit a temporary Credit Controller. This position will be offered on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis for the right candidate. The successful individual will join a supportive finance team in a growing organisation that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll manage credit control processes, help maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure timely payments, with the chance to improve existing systems and grow your skills in a positive team environment.

What will the temporary Credit Control role involve?

• Managing the full credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments
• Building strong client relationships to support effective payment cycles and long‑term partnerships
• Monitoring aged debt and taking proactive steps to reduce overdue balances
• Conducting credit checks and setting credit limits in line with company policy
• Issuing statements, reminders, and correspondence for outstanding accounts
• Reconciling remittance advices and resolving invoice queries promptly
• Administering and reconciling company credit card transactions

Suitable candidate for the temporary Credit Control vacancy

• Previous experience in credit control or sales ledger within a busy finance environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Confident with reconciliations and working to deadlines

Additional benefits and information for the role of temporary Credit Control

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Central Chichester location with parking, close to motorway and transport links
• Government pension scheme

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