Job Description
Who is ready to take their credit control skills to the next level and expand their finance expertise to the Assistant Accountant level?
If you've excelled in credit control but are hungry for greater challenges, this is the step up you've been waiting for. Whether you're an experienced Credit Controller looking to broaden your finance skills or a Finance Assistant eager to develop and accelerate your career, this dynamic, fast-growing business offers the perfect platform for your growth.
About the company:
This well-established, award-winning business is a trusted leader in delivering specialist services, environmental solutions, and waste management across various sectors. Renowned for its commitment to safety, compliance, and innovation, the company supports critical operations that keep businesses running smoothly and sustainably.
Currently on a strong growth trajectory driven by strategic acquisitions, the business is embarking on an exciting journey of expansion and opportunity. Joining now means being part of a forward-thinking organisation where you can truly contribute to and benefit from this dynamic phase of development.
Led by an experienced senior leadership team, the organisation is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, clear career progression, and a collaborative environment that values curiosity, initiative, and ambition.
The company offers you the chance to sharpen your technical skills, embrace new challenges, and build a career with genuine momentum.
What will I be doing?
In this new role, as a key part of the finance team, supporting the Finance Manager, you'll focus on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while driving process improvements.
Your core responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing credit control for a ledger of more than 400 customers, with a key focus on minimising aged debt.
* Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships
* Supporting month-end reporting and reconciliations
* Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
* Helping to enhance financial reporting and strengthen internal controls
* Collaborating across finance and operational teams to boost efficiency and align with business goals
* Implementing process improvements
About you:
To succeed in this role, you should have a solid background in credit control and managing complex ledgers, with a proactive and organised approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
Whether you are studying towards your AAT qualification, which will be fully supported here, or consider yourself qualified by experience, we welcome both.
Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams, attention to detail, a hands-on attitude, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems are essential.
Most importantly, a positive mindset, eagerness to learn, and ambition to progress your finance career will help you thrive.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie at Paul Card Recruitment, or simply click Apply Now.
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