Bookkeeper/Credit Controller

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Chelmsford is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk with over 3 years of experience in managing accounts. Responsibilities include processing payments, reviewing ledgers, negotiating debts, and supporting depot managers. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills and hands-on experience with accounting software. Offering a competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £28,000 per year.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant (3 years plus).
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Experience in credit control and accounting or book making.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments daily in compliance with financial policies.
• Perform regular reviews of Accounts Receivable.
• Manage petty cash and till float.

Skills

Data entry skills

Solid understanding of accounting collection regulations

Tenacity to pursue debts

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong MS Office skills

Tools

SAGE 50

Syrinx

Credit Hound

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Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Key responsibilities

Process accounts and incoming payments (including cash and cheques) daily in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Weekly update with the Finance Manager and Managing Director to review AR ledger
Monthly update with Finance Manager to review Credit balances and Bank reconciliation
Perform regular reviews of Accounts Receivable and take full accountability for the integrity and accuracy of information and data
Support depot managers with invoice runs (including production of print invoices where required)
Responsible for debt chase cycle using key company software (Syrinx, Sage, Credit Hound) including:
Issue of statements
Calling customers to confirm balances and get payment dates and values
Act as first point of contact for queries (including proactively identifying issues) and ensure depot managers deal with in a timely manner
Issue reminder letters in line with process and chase customers by phone / email
Negotiate with late payers
Escalate and manage 3rd party legal debt collections where required Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted and manage off / on hold
Day to day management of confidential invoice discounting facility
Support new credit account checking and undertake credit checks and references before establishing credit limit with credit reference agencies
Circulate aged debtor report to depot managers every Monday
Manage petty cash and till float

• Skills and experience required:

Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant (3 years plus)
Solid understanding of basic accounting collection regulations
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (SAGE 50); ability to operate multiple business systems (Sage 50, Syrinx, and Credit Hound)
Tenacity to pursue debts with good customer manner and negotiation skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong MS Office skills
Good team player
Key Relationships
Internal: depot managers
External: customers and accounts departments
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

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Schedule:

8 hour shift
The succesful candidate will have some form of experience similar to this:

accounting: 2 years (preferred)
credit control: 1 year (preferred)
accounting or book keeping experiance: 2 years (required)

01702 567 302