Finance Credit Control Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Credit Control Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the financial and admin team. This position involves managing customer accounts, assisting with financial transactions, and ensuring effective credit control processes. You will have the opportunity to work with accounting software and enhance your analytical skills while contributing to a collaborative environment. With a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, this role offers a competitive salary and a chance to develop your career in finance. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts, or credit control roles is essential.
• AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Monitor and chase overdue customer invoices.

Skills

Finance experience

Credit control knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Credit Control Assistant – Beckton, London £27/32k

Location: Office based

Job Type: Fixed 14-month contract – Maternity leave cover (32 hours per week, over a minimum of 4 days).

Reports to: Operations Director

Main Purpose of the Role

To support a detailed-oriented and organized financial and admin team. The role involves assisting with financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, managing customer accounts, chasing overdue payments, and ensuring strong credit control processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance & Accounts Support:
   • Raise sales invoices and enter into Sage, issue invoices via email.
   • Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
   • Assist with payroll processing.
   • Maintain financial documentation and filing systems.
   • Prepare month-end reconciliations and financial reports.
   • Process bank payments and ensure statutory payments are made on time.
   • Reconcile credit card statements and enter transactions.
   • Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
   • Monitor and chase overdue customer invoices.
   • Assess credit risk using Experian and set credit limits.
   • Resolve payment issues and escalate as needed.
   • Coordinate with sales and finance teams for smooth payment processes.
   • Provide administrative support, manage records, appointments, and correspondence.
2. Key Skills & Requirements:
   • Experience in finance, accounts, or credit control roles.
   • Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage).
   • Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
   • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools.
   • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
   • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
   • Understanding of financial regulations, VAT, and compliance.
3. Qualifications:
   • AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent finance/accounting qualification (preferred).
   • GCSEs in Maths and English.

Package

• £27/32K depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, office-based
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• 32 hours per week, over at least 4 days