Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Chepstow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment in Chepstow is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join a growing international business on a hybrid basis (2–3 days in office).

You will manage customer accounts, chase overdue invoices, maintain cash flow and support the Finance team, with an initial 3-month fixed-term contract that could become permanent.

The ideal candidate has accounts experience, strong attention to detail and good Excel skills; Sage X3 experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an accounts team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Sage X3 experience advantageous; strong Excel skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chasing outstanding invoices by telephone and email
• Building customer relationships and resolving payment queries
• Monitoring overdue accounts and identifying potential credit risks
• Maintaining accurate customer records and carrying out credit checks
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies
• Preparing cash-flow reports and forecasts
• Supporting Accounts Payable and wider Finance team activities as required

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritise workloads

Proactive mindset

Tools

Excel

Sage X3

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

Chepstow – Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Full Time, Fixed-Term Contract (3 months, potentially ongoing)

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join a successful, growing international business in Chepstow.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding debt and ensuring payments are received promptly. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will help maintain healthy cash flow and support the smooth running of the Finance department.

The role is offered on an initial three-month contract, with the potential to become permanent, making this an excellent opportunity to secure a longer-term position within a growing business.

Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller:

• Proactively chasing outstanding invoices by telephone and email
• Building customer relationships and resolving payment queries
• Monitoring overdue accounts and identifying potential credit risks
• Maintaining accurate customer records and carrying out credit checks
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies
• Preparing cash-flow reports and forecasts
• Supporting Accounts Payable and wider Finance team activities as required

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience working in an accounts team
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Proactive, problem-solving approach
• Good Excel skills; Sage X3 experience advantageous