Financial Assistant

Alexander Lloyd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Brighton is seeking a Finance Assistant/Credit Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will manage customer accounts, ensure timely payments, and cultivate strong relationships with both customers and teams. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. Candidates should have prior experience in credit control and a proactive problem-solving attitude. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Confident working with Excel and finance/accounting systems.
• A proactive team player who enjoys problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time.
• Chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and letter in a professional manner.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Reconciling accounts and resolving queries promptly.
• Supporting the Finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

Finance Assistant/Credit Controller – 6 Month FTC

Brighton (Hybrid: 3 days in the office per week)

Up to £27,000 FTE

Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Contract

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time
• Chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and letter in a professional manner
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Reconciling accounts and resolving queries promptly
• Supporting the Finance team with ad‑hoc tasks as required

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident working with Excel and finance/accounting systems
• A proactive team player who enjoys problem‑solving

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Retail