Finance Assistant - Credit Controller

Huntress; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment company is seeking a Finance Assistant - Credit Controller in Brighton. This role involves managing debtor accounts, issuing invoices, and supporting credit control functions. Ideal candidates will have finance experience and strong organizational skills. This opportunity offers hybrid working, a contributory pension scheme, and additional benefits including gym membership and health insurance.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to private health benefits via Vitality Health

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or credit control role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with financial systems and Excel.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices, credit notes, and issue statements.
• Manage multi-invoice processes for large clients.
• Interpret client contracts for accurate billing.
• Liaise with account managers for smooth workflow.
• Enter, reconcile, and post daily cash receipts.
• Investigate and resolve on-account and suspense payments.
• Respond to queries related to Accounts Receivable.
• Maintain accurate records and provide admin support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with financial systems

Excel proficiency

Job description

Finance Assistant - Credit Controller

6 month FTC - Opportunities to go permanent

Location: Brighton (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about finance? We're looking for a proactive Finance Assistant - Credit Controller to join our collaborative finance team based in Brighton. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of working both from home and in the office.
You will play a key part in supporting the Credit Control function, ensuring debtor accounts are effectively managed, payments are received on time, and financial risk is minimised. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy contributing to the smooth running of financial operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

* Raise invoices, credit notes and issue statements

* Manage multi-invoice processes for large clients with multiple divisions

* Interpret client contracts to ensure accurate billing

* Liaise with account managers and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow

* Enter, reconcile and post daily cash receipts into the financial system

* Investigate and resolve on-account and suspense payments

* Respond to client and internal queries related to Accounts Receivable

* Print and distribute daily invoices, monthly statements, and copy invoice requests

* Maintain accurate records and provide admin support to the Credit Control team

What You'll Need

* Previous experience in a finance or credit control role

* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

* Good communication and interpersonal abilities

* Familiarity with financial systems and Excel

* Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines

What We Offer

* Hybrid working (office based in Brighton)

* Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

* Life assurance

* 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays

* Discounted gym membership

* Cycle to work scheme

* Access to private health benefits via Vitality Health

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, flexible environment where your contribution is valued. Apply now to become part of a growing finance team making a real impact.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.