Bookkeeper/Credit Controller

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Chelmsford is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage payments, assist with debt collection, and maintain the integrity of accounts receivable. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in accounting roles and is proficient in SAGE 50. This position offers a competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per year and requires strong attention to detail and negotiation skills.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process daily payments in compliance with financial policies.
• Issues reminder letters and negotiates with late payers.
• Circulate aged debtor reports to depot managers weekly.

Skills

Data entry skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Solid understanding of accounting regulations

Tools

SAGE 50

Syrinx

Credit Hound

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
• On-site parking
• Schedule: 8 hour shift

Experience Sought

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