Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Forrest Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the Southport area is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in a temporary-to-permanent role. This position will focus on proactive credit control and maintaining records, with potential for broader responsibilities in accounts. Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or finance is beneficial but not essential.
• Confident individual willing to communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Proactive credit control contacting clients via phone and email to manage outstanding debts.
• Maintaining accurate records of all debtor activity using Excel.
• Assisting with account reconciliations and payment allocations.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks.
• Learning and developing across various areas of the accounts function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Eagerness to learn

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Southport Temp to Perm - £28k

Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to make your mark in a well-established company based in the Southport area? We're on the lookout for a motivated individual to join our team in a temporary-to-permanent position with genuine opportunities for growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in accounts. Initially, your primary focus will be credit control, but for the right candidate, this role can develop into a diverse, all-round accounts position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive credit control contacting clients via phone and email to manage outstanding debts
• Maintaining accurate records of all debtor activity using Excel
• Assisting with account reconciliations and payment allocations
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks
• Learning and developing across various areas of the accounts function

Seeking a confident individual who is not afraid to pick up the phone, you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be eager to learn and develop within a supportive team. Previous experience in credit control or finance is beneficial but not essential.

Hours of work:

• Mon Fri 8.30-5pm (1/2hr lunch)

For more information regarding the above role, please call Adele on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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