Credit Controller/ Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company based in Heywood is seeking a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant for a full-time office-based role. This position offers a competitive salary up to £29,000, opportunities for growth and progression, and a supportive company culture. The successful candidate will handle receipts, reconciliations, and collections, becoming an integral part of the finance team.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and progression

Free on-site car parking

Supportive company culture

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in credit control or a related finance role.

Responsibilities

• Processing receipts via cash, cheque, card methods.
• Reconciling payments on individual client ledger.
• Collection of monthly debts via telephone.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Previous experience in credit control or finance role

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Heywood

Office Based

Client Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leading manufacturing company based in Heywood due to continued growth and expansion. This company have won a number of major new contracts and are going through an exciting phase of growth making it an excellent time to join the company. They have an excellent reputation for staff development and retention.

Description

The Credit Control & Accounts Assistant role will initially be a temporary assignment and full time office based in Heywood. Reporting to the Finance Manager Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing the receipts via cash, cheque, card methods onto the accounts system
• Reconciling payments on the individual client ledger
• Actioning credit notes and resolving disputes/enquiries
• Trade counter cashing up at the end of each day
• Weekly cash reconciliation ready for collection by a third party
• Processing and reconciling of invoices and monthly statements
• Collection of monthly debts via the telephone
• Monitor potential bad debts and follow through with the company legal procedure using internal and external sources.
• Evaluate and process new account requests
  
  

Profile

A Successful Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant Should Have

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in credit control or a related finance role.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
  
  

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £29,000 per annum
• Full time office based
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Free on site car parking
• Supportive company culture
• Employee discounts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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