Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Senior Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant to join our busy freight forwarding team. This role is key to maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring accurate financial records across customer and supplier accounts.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing credit control processes, including chasing outstanding payments and overdue invoices
* Monitoring customer accounts and maintaining accurate records
* Setting, reviewing, and updating customer credit limits
* Producing and analysing aged debtor reports
* Allocating payments and receipts accurately
* Reconciling customer and supplier accounts
* Performing bank reconciliations
* Processing overhead invoices
* Posting journals where required
* Using accounting systems such as Boxtop and Sage 50
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in credit control and/or accounts
* Working knowledge of accounting systems (Boxtop and Sage 50 preferred)
* Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
* Good understanding of basic accounting principles
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills
What We Offer
* Stable, full-time office-based role
* Supportive working environment within a growing freight forwarding business
* Opportunity to develop accounting and finance skills