Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Chichester business is seeking an Accounts Assistant focused on Credit Control. You will manage the complete credit control process while ensuring timely payments. The role involves building strong client relationships and taking proactive measures to reduce overdue balances. A supportive finance team and professional development opportunities await you, alongside 33 days of holiday and study support for AAT qualifications.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

AAT study support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy finance environment focusing on credit control.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Professional telephone manner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full credit control process and ensure timely collections.
• Build and maintain client relationships for effective payment cycles.
• Monitor aged debts and take proactive measures to reduce overdue balances.

Skills

Credit control experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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

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