Credit Control Assistant

Simply Recruiting Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Credit Control Assistant to manage debt recovery and assist the Credit Controller on a permanent basis in the Shepton Mallet area. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and communication skills, with experience in accounting software. Responsibilities include monitoring outstanding balances, engaging with debtors, and maintaining accurate credit records. This position operates from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with travel required 1/2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding balances and cash-collection targets.
• Engage with debtors to ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate credit accounts within the ERP system.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Simple Recruitment are looking for a Credit Control Assistant for a permanent opportunity with our client in outskirts of Shepton Mallet.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch break. You will be required 1/2 days per week to travel to another site in Wellington.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diligently monitor outstanding balances, aging reports and cash-collection targets to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), ensuring timely payments.
• Proactively engage with debtors via email, telecoms and virtual meetings to provide for smooth debt recovery and dispute resolution.
• Support the Credit Controller with the administration of a multi-currency debtor portfolio, ensuring accurate ledger postings that reflect bank account entries, and month-end close.
• Maintain accurate and well-managed credit accounts within the ERP system, providing timely administration for general account information, credit limit revisions, and hold/release statuses.
• Prepare and send monthly statements to credit customers.
• Assist in resolving payment disputes and queries.
• Support the Credit Controller with debtor trend analysis, preparing regular management reports and insights for senior leadership.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet, who are seeking a Credit Control Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Thank you, your application has been sent. A member of our team will contact you soon. Alternatively, please call Miriam at our Somerset team.