Credit Control Assistant (FTC) – Pension & Health Plan

Ovia Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; 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

Ovia Group in Tamworth is seeking a Credit Control Assistant on a 6-12 month fixed term contract to support a busy finance team with credit control and admin tasks.

You will set up new accounts, generate statements, process payments, reconcile remittances and perform daily credit checks while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm 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 software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Sage

Job description

Ovia Group in Tamworth is seeking a Credit Control Assistant on a 6-12 month fixed term contract to support a busy finance team with credit control and admin tasks.

You will set up new accounts, generate statements, process payments, reconcile remittances and perform daily credit checks while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm at Scolmore House, Tamworth.