Credit Controller/Finance Assistant

Goughs Solicitors; Melksham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Goughs Solicitors in Melksham is seeking a part-time Credit Controller/Finance Assistant to support the finance team. The role is 20 hours per week, with working days and hours to be discussed at interview.

The position involves managing the firm’s credit control, preparing letters and statements, diary management, liaising with clients and lawyers, and providing monthly progress reports. You will assist the Finance Executive with month/year end reporting, bank reconciliations, daily postings

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and understanding of accounting procedures.
• Legal accounting experience is desirable but training will be provided.
• Strong IT and administration skills with good interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s credit control, including letters and statements.
• Diary management, client liaison, and arranging meetings with lawyers.
• Provide monthly progress reports on credit control activities.
• Support Finance Executive with month/year end reporting, bank reconciliations and daily postings.

Skills

Credit control

Accounting procedures

Administration

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a part-time Credit Controller/Finance Assistant to join the department, working 20 hours per week (working days and hours to be discussed further at interview).

You will be actively involved in managing the firm’s credit control which will involve compiling letters and statements, diary management, assisting clients, receiving and making telephone calls, organising and attending meetings with lawyers alongside providing monthly reports on progress.

You will be required to provide support and cover to the Finance Executive with accounting tasks such as month/year end reporting, bank reconciliations, daily postings, database cleansing and maintenance.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience of credit control and an understanding of the accounting procedures is essential.

Prior experience of working in a legal accounting environment is desirable but not as must as full training will be provided.

You will need to have excellent IT skills, to include Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong administration skills. The ability to work under pressure and manage your own workload is key. You will be liaising with a variety of individuals so excellent interpersonal and communication skills is a must.