Credit Controller and Accounts Assistant

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to manage credit control processes and improve cash flow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Credit Control and excellent Excel skills. This maternity cover role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work within a supportive finance team. Immediate availability is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Friendly, supportive team environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control position.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing credit control processes and working closely with the A/R Clerk.
• Proactively chasing debt via phone and email to ensure timely payments.
• Building strong internal relationships with Sales Order Processing.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Professional telephone manner

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Credit Controller/ Accounts Assistant

Maternity Cover Contract (9 months minimum)

£30,000 FTE

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to take the next step in your finance career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and strong customer relationships are key?

We're working with a successful, growing business who are seeking a confident, motivated Credit Controller to join their busy Finance team. You'll play a vital role in managing credit control, reducing customer debt, and improving cash flow while maintaining excellent relationships across both internal teams and external clients.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Friendly, supportive team environment

• On-site parking & other benefits

The Credit Controller role will involve:

• Managing credit control processes and working closely with the A/R Clerk

• Proactively chasing debt via phone and email to ensure timely payments

• Building strong internal relationships with Sales Order Processing to resolve billing issues

• Performing regular credit checks and maintaining accurate credit limits and terms

• Allocating payments and minimising unallocated cash

• Preparing aged debt reports and supporting monthly cashflow forecasting

• Uploading invoices to customer portals and managing credit note authorisation

• Handling intercompany invoicing and reconciliations

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control position

• Strong Excel and MS Office skills

• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills

• A confident, professional telephone manner

• AAT qualification (or part-qualified CIMA) preferred

• Experience with ERP systems or in a manufacturing environment (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and forward thinking organisation that truly values its people. If you're immediately available and a proactive team player who's passionate about credit control, we want to hear from you!