Commercial Credit & Invoice Assistant

Berry Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring a committed and experienced Commercial Credit & Invoice Assistant to work for a company near Bicester. The role supports the finance and commercial team by managing the end-to-end accounts receivable process, invoicing, credit control and maintaining client relationships.

Key duties include invoicing, AR processing, chasing debt, reconciliations and monthly reporting. You should have AR/credit control experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage Line

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and/or credit control
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage Line 50 desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Good telephone manner and client handling
• Effective time management and organisation

Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Accounts Receivable: generate and process invoices, import daily sales invoices, ensure accuracy and compliance, liaise with account managers and clients for PO approvals, maintain customer records.
• Credit Control & Debt Management: monitor aged debt, chase outstanding debt, resolve invoice queries, reconcile client accounts, support month-end processes.
• Commercial Support: provide regular reporting on debtor performance, collaborate across departments, assist with ad hoc administrative tasks.

Job description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Commercial Credit & Invoice Assistant to work for a company near Bicester.

The Commercial Credit & Invoice Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance and commercial team by managing the end-to-end accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate invoicing, effective credit control, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. This role combines invoicing, reporting, and debtor management responsibilities to ensure the smooth flow of financial information and timely collection of payments.

Role: Commercial Credit & Invoice Assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum

Location: Near Bicester

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Assistant:

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

• Generate and process invoices and applications for services (PPM, EW, materials, and consumables).
• Import daily sales invoices and ensure all invoices are accurate, complete, and compliant with company and client requirements.
• Liaise with account managers and clients to ensure purchase orders are obtained and invoices are approved.
• Maintain and update customer records, addressing discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy.
• Provide constructive feedback to operational teams and collegues to support continual improvement.

Credit Control & Debt Management

• Monitor aged debtors and produce regular aged debt reports.
• Chase outstanding debt via phone and email, escalating overdue accounts as required.
• Resolve invoice queries promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Reconcile client accounts and allocate daily cash receipts.
• Support monthly reporting and assist with month-end processes.

Commercial Support

• Provide regular reporting and insights to management on debtor performance and invoicing activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth operations and strong client relationships.
• Support the wider finance and commercial team with ad hoc administrative and financial tasks.

About you:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable and/or credit control.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Sage Line 50 desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
• Good telephone manner and confidence in dealing with clients.
• Effective time management, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage end-to-end finance processes.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport preferred.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!'

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the E