Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Smurfit-Westrock; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Employee assistance

Flexible working

Interview guarantee

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chesterfield is seeking a skilled finance professional to strengthen our credit control, sales ledger, and general ledger processes. You will reduce overdue debt, improve cash flow, and deliver reliable reporting to support business decisions.

The role combines journal posting, data analysis, and cross-functional support for sales and operations. Flexible working options and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and sales ledger management.
• Ability to prepare journals and perform data analysis.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage debt collection and maintain customer relations.
• Investigate and resolve customer invoice and payment queries.
• Monitor customer credit limits, payment terms, and conduct regular credit reviews.
• Set up new customer accounts and assess credit risk.
• Maintain, administer, and reconcile the Sales Ledger and General Ledger.
• Record and allocate cash receipts accurately.
• Produce regular, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports.
• Analyse financial data and accounts for management reporting and audit purposes.
• Prepare and post journals, including those outside of credit management activities.
• Support sales and operational teams by providing information on customer payment performance and credit issues.

Skills

Debt collection

Customer relationships

Credit control

Financial reporting

Ledger reconciliation

Data analysis

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

This role is responsible for supporting the Chesterfield site's financial operations by managing credit control, maintaining the sales ledger, and ensuring general ledger transactions are processed accurately and on time. The position focuses on reducing overdue debt, minimising bad debt risk, and providing reliable financial reporting and analysis to support business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage debt collection and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Investigate and resolve customer invoice and payment queries.
• Monitor customer credit limits, payment terms, and conduct regular credit reviews.
• Set up new customer accounts and assess credit risk.
• Implement credit control procedures, including recommending account stops where necessary.
• Maintain, administer, and reconcile the Sales Ledger and General Ledger.
• Record and allocate cash receipts accurately.
• Produce regular, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports.
• Analyse financial data and accounts for management reporting and audit purposes.
• Prepare and post journals, including those outside of credit management activities.
• Support sales and operational teams by providing information on customer payment performance and credit issues.
• Manage customer invoicing portals and resolve invoice rejections promptly.
• Provide departmental cover during holidays and sickness absence.
• Assist with additional finance and reporting tasks as required by management.

This is a varied finance role combining credit control, sales ledger management, financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal preparation, and data analysis, with responsibility for supporting cash flow, reducing financial risk, and providing accurate financial information to the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.