Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant

Armagard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industrial manufacturer based in Birmingham is looking for a Credit Controller to manage debts and assist in the Accounts Department. The role involves chasing payments, handling disputes, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have experience with Sage 50 or HSBC Net, along with good communication skills. This is a temporary position that can lead to a permanent role based on performance. Competitive hourly rate of £13.50 and office-based work hours from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing customer credit limits and accounts.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Chasing debts and maintaining contact with clients for payment.
• Managing customer credit limits and resolving payment disputes.
• Assisting with month-end reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Sage 50

HSBC Net

Access Data Base

Job description

Job Title: Credit Controller

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 13.50 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent, Office hours 8 - 4 , based in the office

Closing Date: 31st January 2026

Armagard Ltd, an established, award-winning industrial manufacturer from Birmingham seeks a Credit Controller/Administrator to join their team temp/perm contract (develop into a permanent role, performance dependant).

With over 30 years of international industry experience in the design and manufacture of protective environmental enclosures for professional displays and IT hardware, across a range of industries from digital signage to food manufacturing. Over 100,000 Armagard enclosures protect screens and computers for businesses in 54 countries worldwide.

Job Description

As a Credit Controller/Administrator your main responsibility will be chasing debts, but as we are a SME, you would be expected to cover roles with in the Accounts Department.

Responsibilities

• Looking after 3 companies.
• Managing customer credit limits and accounts.
• Ensuring timely payments from customers.
• Handling and resolving payment disputes.
• Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment.
• Sending Invoices out/uploading to portal.
• Helping out with mid month and month end reconciliations for sales.
• End of month reports presented to management.
• Assisting with other ad hoc duties ie posting purchase ledger invoices/month end issues
• Assisting with Shipping
• General

Skills and Experience

• Useful Experience Sage 50/ HSBC Net/ Access Data Base, Training will be given
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.

Desirable Skills

• Self-management, oversee your own task list, and keep objectives moving forward.
• Communication, confidently converse with different departments.

To Apply

To APPLY please send in your CV by clicking on the APPLY NOW link.

Candidate Types

Candidates with experience in; Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Assistant, Billing Assistant, Credit Control Clerk will also be considered for this role.