Job description
Accounts Assistant (Credit Control Focus)
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Office Based
Up to £30, DOE
A well established manufacturing business in Kidderminster is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team on a 12 month maternity cover contract.
This role will primarily focus on Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, while also supporting Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable activities. It is a great opportunity for someone with experience in sales ledger, credit control, or finance administration who enjoys working in a busy accounts environment.
You will play an important role in ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately, payments are received on time, and supplier invoices are processed efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Credit Control / Accounts Receivable
1. Generating and issuing customer invoices and credit notes
2. Monitoring customer accounts for overdue payments
3. Contacting customers by phone and email to recover outstanding balances
4. Posting and allocating customer payments
5. Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger
6. Investigating and resolving billing queries and payment discrepancies
7. Running monthly customer statements
Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Support
8. Processing supplier invoices
9. Matching purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes
10. Preparing supplier payments including bank transfers and cheques
11. Maintaining supplier records
12. Reconciling supplier statements
13. Supporting with AP ageing reports
Requirements:
14. Previous experience working in a similar role
15. Credit control experience is essential, sales ledger / accounts receivable experience beneficial
16. Some exposure to purchase ledger / accounts payable
17. Good Microsoft Excel skills
18. Experience using accounting software
19. Strong attention to detail
20. Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers
21. Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks in a busy finance environment