Finance Assistant, Credit Control

Rafferty Resourcing; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Chichester is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This role involves managing credit control tasks and requires previous finance experience. The position offers hybrid working options, competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for both full-time and part-time applicants.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Full benefits package

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or a similar finance-related role.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Strong administration skills and ability to manage workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with credit control operations.
• Manage debt recovery through professional communication.
• Maintain and update customer accounts and perform regular reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Administration Skills

Job description

Finance Assistant, Credit Control
Chichester
Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

Rafferty Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a well-established and friendly Finance team based in the Chichester area. The team is looking to hire a Finance Assistant to manage credit control responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to join a supportive and professional team environment.

Working Hours & Flexibility:

• Open to both full-time and part-time applicants

• Operational hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

• Working hours must fall within this window

• Hybrid working available: typically 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

• Full-time office working also available if preferred

• Free on-site parking and a collaborative, open-plan office environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing daily credit control operations

• Manage debt recovery through professional communication by phone, email, and written correspondence

• Maintain and update customer accounts, including setting up new accounts

• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve customer queries and issues

• Review and approve customer orders that are on hold to ensure timely processing

• Accurately post cash receipts and allocate payments as required

• Liaise with external parties such as banks, auditors, and debt collection agencies

• Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including filing, document management, and data entry

• Assist with preparation and distribution of financial reports and correspondence

• Organise and maintain accurate records to support audits and compliance requirements

The Person:

Were looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in credit control or a similar finance-related role

• Is highly organised and detail-oriented

• Has strong administration skills and the ability to manage workloads efficiently

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary based on a 37.5-hour week and negotiable depending on experience

• Salary will be paid pro rata for part-time applicants

• Full benefits package

• Immediate start available