Credit Control Assistant - 6-12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Unicrimp; Coton Farm; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cashback Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Discount

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Unicrimp is seeking a Credit Control Assistant to support a busy Finance team on a 6-12 month fixed term contract. You will handle new accounts, documentation, statement generation, and daily payment processing, while maintaining accurate ledgers and increasing cash flow.

The role requires experience in credit control, familiarity with Sage, and strong MS Office skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, trustworthy and proactive approach.
• Approachable with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Set up new accounts and collate documentation.
• Scan and validate documents.
• Generate monthly account statements.
• Check accounts and release tickets daily.
• Record payments from bank statements daily.
• Complete paying-in books for cheques received daily.
• Reconcile remittances and check discounts taken.
• Follow up on outstanding ledger payments monthly.
• Follow up on outstanding debit notes.
• Carry out daily credit checks on new and existing customers.
• Review credit limits.
• Prepare seven-day letters and final demands.
• Prepare solicitors’ letters.
• Carry out other office duties as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Tools

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Credit Control Assistant - 6-12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Are you organised, confident and ready to make a real difference to a busy finance team?

We are seeking a Credit Control Assistant to play an important role within our Finance team on a 6-12 month fixed term contract. Supporting a range of credit control and administrative tasks, you'll help ensure customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up new accounts and collate all required documentation.
• Scan and validate documents.
• Generate monthly account statements.
• Check accounts and release tickets daily.
• Record payments from bank statements daily.
• Complete paying-in books for cheques received each day.
• Reconcile remittances and check discounts taken.
• Follow up on outstanding ledger payments each month.
• Follow up on outstanding debit notes.
• Carry out daily credit checks on new customers and existing companies.
• Review credit limits.
• Prepare seven-day letters and final demands.
• Prepare solicitors’ letters.
• Carry out other office duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A reliable, trustworthy and proactive approach.
• An approachable manner and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently, with strong time-management skills.

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) or demonstrable experience

Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (9:30am - 5:30pm 1 in every 5 weeks)

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
• Health Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Discount

Site Location: Scolmore House, Tamworth, B79 7UL