Credit Controller

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Assistant to bolster its finance team. This vital role focuses on maintaining robust financial operations, ensuring timely processing of invoicing, credit control, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in finance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact financial efficiency and team success. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a credit control or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process daily invoicing and raise credit notes.
• Reconcile bank statements and perform sales reconciliations.
• Assist Purchase Ledger with invoice posting support.

Skills

Credit Control

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in 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