Finance Assistant (Credit Control)

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business based in Northamptonshire is looking for a Finance Assistant with strong credit control experience. This full-time role involves managing customer collections, reconciling accounts, and providing general finance support across departments. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience and works well in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Statutory pension scheme

On-site gym facilities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar finance or credit control role.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Sage 200, and Sage 50 Payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of customer debt in line with business targets.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Allocate customer cash receipts daily.
• Support with weekly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Credit control experience

Sage 200

Sage 50 Payroll

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Job Role: Finance Assistant (Credit Control)
Location: Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible between 08:00)

Interaction Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a successful and well-established, family-owned business based in Northamptonshire. With over 80 years of trading history and multiple business units operating across diverse sectors, this is a unique opportunity to join a company with a strong team culture and a values-driven approach.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator (Credit Control) to join their centralised Group Finance team. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone with strong credit control and sales ledger experience who enjoys working across multiple departments and managing multiple tasks.

Role Overview

You will play a key part in supporting day-to-day finance operations with a particular focus on credit control, customer collections, and sales ledger activity. This role also provides general finance administration support across both accounts receivable and payable, ensuring internal processes are followed efficiently and accurately.

This position would suit someone detail-oriented, confident working with systems (including Sage 200 and Sage 50 Payroll), and comfortable managing a high volume of transactional activity across several businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

• Proactively manage the collection of customer debt in line with business targets
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Open and conduct credit reviews for new customer accounts
• Allocate customer cash receipts daily
• Monitor and maintain credit limits across multiple companies and systems
• Produce aged debt reports and contribute to debt recovery strategy

Accounts Payable

• Match and post invoices to purchase orders
• Complete supplier credit application forms
• Liaise with internal departments to verify supplier documentation
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and maintain account accuracy

Finance Administration

• Support with weekly bank reconciliations
• Assist with day-to-day admin tasks within the finance team
• Respond to supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar finance or credit control role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Sage 200, and Sage 50 Payroll
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident handling sensitive financial data and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Organised, methodical, and able to prioritise effectively
• Experience within construction or manufacturing sectors (desirable)
• Previous experience working in a group business environment is an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 24 days holiday + 8 statutory days
• Statutory pension scheme
• On-site gym facilities
• Career development opportunities and ongoing training
• A supportive, family-style working culture

If you’re a finance professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and people-focused business, we want to hear from you.