Credit Controller / Finance Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Reward and recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Credit Controller / Finance Assistant in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with a salary of £28,000–£29,500 per annum.

The role blends credit control duties with broader finance support, requiring confident customer communication and precise ledger management. You will handle reconciliations, chase overdue payments, and assist the wider finance team with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt.
• Chasing overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Maintaining and reconciling customer accounts.
• Allocating customer payments accurately.
• Producing regular debtor and aged debt reports.

Responsibilities

• Handle account reconciliations and pursue outstanding payments professionally.
• Support wider finance function with daily administrative tasks.
• Assist with maintaining debtor days and cash flow targets.
• Process new credit account applications and conduct credit checks.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Credit Controller / Finance Assistant position in Islip offers a permanent, full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a salary between £28,000 and £29,500 per annum. This varied role combines credit control duties with broader finance assistance, requiring confident customer communication alongside methodical ledger management. The successful candidate will handle account reconciliations, pursue outstanding payments professionally, and support the wider finance function with daily administrative tasks. Applicants should possess proven credit control experience, strong organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position suits a finance professional seeking stability within a supportive team, where building positive client rapport is as essential as maintaining robust financial oversight. Credit Controller / Finance Assistant Kidlington, Oxfordshire Up to £29,500 Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Permanent, Full-Time

What We're Looking For

• Proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt
• Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
• Maintaining and reconciling customer accounts
• Allocating customer payments accurately
• Producing regular debtor and aged debt reports
• Issuing statements and supporting documentation
• Investigating and resolving payment queries
• Processing new credit account applications and conducting credit checks
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required
• Assisting in maintaining debtor days and cash flow targets

• Previous credit control and sales ledger experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach and confidence dealing with customers over the phone
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Desirable Sage 200 experience
• Experience within a busy finance department
• Knowledge of credit checks and account set-up processes

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £29,500
• Monday to Friday working hours (9am to 5pm)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• Long service awards
• Additional employee benefits

If you're a motivated Credit Controller looking to join a successful business where your contribution will be valued and recognised, we'd love to hear from you.