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

Scolmore Group; Coton Farm; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Health Cashback Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Discount

Job summary

Scolmore Group is recruiting for a Credit Control Assistant on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract to support the Finance team in managing customer accounts and processing payments. The role involves day-to-day credit control tasks, document handling and ensuring accurate account records.

Working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm with occasional modification; benefits include pension, life assurance, health Cashback Plan and free parking at Scolmore House, Tamworth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Sage accounting

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

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