Credit Controller

Staines Search Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Friendly environment

Part-time role

Impactful role

Job summary

Staines Search Ltd is seeking a proactive Credit Controller / Finance Assistant for an office-based, part-time role in Sittingbourne. The position covers credit control responsibilities and general bookkeeping with a hands-on finance function.

You will chase overdue payments, manage ledgers, issue invoices/credit notes, and support supplier invoicing and reconciliations. Prior experience in similar roles is desirable, with Xero knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Chasing overdue payments and managing debtor accounts.
• Handling basic bookkeeping and finance administration tasks.
• Experience using Xero is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Chasing overdue payments via phone and email.
• Managing the sales ledger and reducing aged debt.
• Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Processing supplier invoices and supporting ledgers.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Handling finance-related queries from customers and suppliers.
• Assisting with general finance administration as required.

Skills

Credit control

Bookkeeping

Xero

Job description

Credit Controller / Finance Assistant

Location: Eurolink- Sittingboure (office based role)
Hours: Part-Time, (15 hours per week Either 2 full days or 3 days around school hours)
Salary: 16- 16.48 per hour

Our client is looking for a proactive and organised Credit Controller / Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day running of their finance function. This varied role combines credit control responsibilities with general bookkeeping and finance administration duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on position within a busy business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding customer payments via phone and email.
• Managing the sales ledger and reducing aged debt.
• Building positive relationships with customers whilst maintaining effective credit control procedures.
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Processing supplier invoices and supporting purchase ledger activities.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Handling finance-related queries from customers and suppliers.
• Assisting with general finance administration as required.

About You

• Previous experience within a Credit Control, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping or Accounts role.
• Confident managing debtor accounts and chasing outstanding payments.
• Experience using Xero is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Varied role with a mix of credit control and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with the wider business and make a real impact.