Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Coventry is seeking a part-time Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant. The ideal candidate will have credit control experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include managing aged debt, resolving payment queries, and preparing financial reports. This position offers flexible hours and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Medical insurance scheme covering various services

Supportive finance team

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload effectively within part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage aged debt to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support effective credit control.
• Prepare and distribute month-end reports, including aged debt summaries and cash collection analysis.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to build rapport

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant who has previous credit control / receivables experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of finance systems and Microsoft office (particularly Excel) is required for a well-established company based in Coventry, West Midlands.



SALARY: £28,000 - £29,000 pro rata (Actual Salary for 27.5 Hours per Week is: £19,743 - £20,448) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid / Coventry (CV3) (4 days in office, 1 day from home)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 27.5 Hours per Week, Monday – Friday, 09:30 – 15:30



JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant who has previous credit control / receivables experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of finance systems and Microsoft office (particularly Excel).

Working as the Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant you will be firm and professional with customers when managing debts, while also being personable and able to fit into a friendly, collaborative team environment.

As the Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant you will also be responsible for preparing and distributing month-end reports, including aged debt summaries and cash collection analysis.



DUTIES

Your duties as a Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Assistant will include:

Monitor and manage aged debt to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support effective credit control
Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written communication in a firm but professional manner
Investigate and resolve customer payment and invoice queries
Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities
Prepare and distribute month-end reports, including aged debt summaries and cash collection analysis
Liaise with the sales and finance teams to assess creditworthiness and resolve account queries
Work alongside Regional Account Managers to support credit control activities and help bring cash in promptly
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications and actions taken
Support continuous improvement of credit control processes and reporting


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable roles
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or similar ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within part-time hours
Understanding of credit control procedures and financial reporting


BENEFITS

Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance (27.5 hours/week)
23 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Medical insurance scheme covering dental, opticians, physiotherapy, etc.
Supportive and friendly finance team
On-site parking / easily accessible Midlands location


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13741

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