Bookkeeper / Credit Controller

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

Job summary

A financial services company based in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk. The successful candidate will manage incoming payments, conduct reconciliations, and communicate with customers about debts. A strong background in accounting and excellent negotiation skills are essential. The role offers a salary between £26,000 and £28,000, with on-site parking and a standard 8-hour shift.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an accounts receivable clerk or manager.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments daily.
• Weekly updates with Finance Manager regarding AR ledger.
• Monthly reconciliation of Credit balances.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Understanding of accounting regulations

Data entry skills

SAGE 50 experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

MS Office skills

Team player

Tools

SAGE 50

Syrinx

Credit Hound

Job description

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)

• 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.

Benefits :

On-site parking.

Schedule :

8 hour shift.

The successful candidate will have some form of experience similar to this :

• Accounting: 2 years (preferred).
• Credit control: 1 year (preferred).
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience: 2 years (required).

Call 01702 567 302.