Credit Controller

IPS Group Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise respectée recherche un Finance Assistant pour rejoindre son équipe. Ce rôle est essentiel pour assurer des opérations financières solides, y compris le traitement des factures, le contrôle des crédits et la réconciliation bancaire. Les candidats qualifiés doivent avoir une expérience pertinente et d'excellentes compétences en communication. Cette opportunité offre un environnement dynamique avec des responsabilités variées.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée en rôle de contrôle des créances ou finance.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression avec un bon sens des priorités.
• Esprit d'équipe et attitude proactive.

Responsibilities

• Traiter les factures quotidiennes et relancer les notes de crédit.
• Préparer des rapports débiteurs et assister à la gestion des comptes.
• Reconcilier les relevés bancaires et préparer des états mensuels.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A long-established and respected business is seeking a skilled Finance Assistant to join its finance team. This role is integral to maintaining strong financial operations and ensuring timely processing across invoicing, credit control, reconciliations, and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

• Process daily invoicing and raise credit notes
• Forecast incoming payments for cashflow planning
• Coordinate release of stock
• Communicate with customers via telephone and email to chase outstanding debts and respond to queries
• Post remittances and maintain credit control notes in a bespoke internal system
• Record other bank payments and receipts
• Assist Purchase Ledger with invoice posting support
• Perform sales reconciliations
• Reconcile bank statements, including posting of charges, direct debits, and non-sales ledger items
• Generate and review debtor reports, including uninsured accounts
• Maintain accurate credit control notes
• Prepare for and drive weekly debtor meetings
• Distribute customer statements via email
• Review non-conformance records and raise associated charge invoices
• Complete and report monthly bank reconciliations
• Match overhead reports to nominal ledger
• Post monthly journals including overrides, bad debts, and petty cash entries
• Support the Management Accountant with other month-end responsibilities

Essential:

• Proven experience in a credit control or finance role
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive, flexible team player with a can-do attitude