Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

CMA Recruitment Group; Bosham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is collaborating with a Chichester business to hire an Accounts Assistant focused on Credit Control. In this role, you will manage credit control processes, maintain customer relationships, and ensure timely payments. The position offers 33 days holiday, study support for AAT, and is located centrally in Chichester with convenient transport access. Ideal candidates will have previous credit control experience and strong attention to detail, working independently in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

AAT study support

Pension scheme

Parking availability

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing the full credit control process to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Building strong client relationships to support effective payment cycles.
• Monitoring aged debt and taking proactive steps to reduce overdue balances.

Skills

Credit control experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established Chichester business to recruit an Accounts Assistant focused on Credit Control.

Joining 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 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 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 Credit Control:

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• AAT study support
• Central Chichester location with parking, close to motorway and transport links
• Pension scheme

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.