ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT
Congleton (Hybrid after 3 months) | £26,000 - £27,000 + excellent benefits
The Company
Were partnering with a well‑established and growing business in Congleton known for its quality services and supportive culture. As part of their continued expansion, the company is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant with a strong focus on Sales Ledger and Credit Control to join their friendly and collaborative finance team.
The Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant Role
* Take ownership of the Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable, including raising invoices (which will be automated from January 2026), allocating payments, and maintaining accurate customer account records
* Manage Credit Control, including proactive debtor chasing, resolving payment issues, and reducing aged debt
* Build strong relationships with customers to encourage timely payments and maintain a positive customer experience
* Produce regular aged debt reports, identify risks, and support cashflow forecasting
* Assist with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
* Work with internal teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies and ensure accurate billing
* Support the finance team with Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger as required
The Person
* Experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant, ideally with strong Sales Ledger or Credit Control experience
* Good experience of Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger, cash allocation, and debtor management
* Confident in managing customer accounts and communicating professionally about payments
* Proactive, organised, and confident building relationships internally and externally
* Experience using Sage
Apply
Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Sales Ledger role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
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